Jr Technical Officer / Officer

Description To coordinate and participate in a variety of nuclear medicine procedures; to operate radiation detection and measurement instrumentation. To calibrate and draw up radiopharmaceutical materials for administration to patients; formulate radiopharmaceutical materials from pre-prepared kits; to ensure radiopharmaceutical quality, route of administration and the accuracy of dosage before giving it to the patient and to take precautions to avoid misadministration. To ensure proper functioning of all nuclear medicine equipments, to calibrate instruments and review calibration data to detect trends indicating instrument malfunction, to carry out periodic quality assurance and maintenance. To calculate data to include results of patient studies and radioactive decay. To evaluate recorded images for technical quality. To process computerized image data to include function curves and reconstructed SPECT images. To assume care for physical and psychological needs of patient of all ages during an examination, initiate life support measures for patient, if necessary. To instruct patients regarding post procedure precautions. To maintain inventory of supplies in assigned area; to prepare and maintain records concerning radiopharmaceutical receiving, dispensing and disposal activities. To maintain records of order, receipt and disposal of all radioactive material in the department. To avoid spillage of radioactivity or contamination of the patient, premises, persons and material by exercising care during dispensing/administration of radioactivity. To report to RSO and the nuclear medicine physician of any mishap in dispensing/administration of dosage to the patient or any unusual incident. To assist RSO in maintaining records of inventory, use, waste disposal of sources and other safety matters. To maintain professional conduct, good communication skills, and confidentiality in the care of patients. To be part of the Quality Initiative Improvement & protocols of the department & organization