Job Description:

• 1) Supervises and coordinates activities of NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGISTS engaged in preparing, administering, and measuring radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies: Assigns workers to prepare radiopharmaceuticals, perform nuclear medicine studies, and conduct laboratory tests, and monitors activities to ensure efficiency and accuracy of procedures.

• 2) Writes computer protocols for diagnostic studies.

• 3) Develops protocols for new and revised procedures and trains department workers in overall operation of department and use of equipment.

• 4) Administers radiopharmaceuticals under direction of physician or other qualified medical personnel.

• 5) Implements and supervises radiation safety policies and procedures to ensure safety of personnel and legal requirements are met for handling and disposing of radioactive materials.

• 6) Assists in coordinating activities with other departments and in resolving operating problems.

• 7) Performs duties of NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST as needed.