Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital (KUTRRH) is a leading National Referral Hospital with a 650 bed capacity and equipped with state-of-art medical amenities. The hospital is well equiped to offer Oncology, Trauma & Orthopedics, Renal among other services.
The Hospital is located along Northern Bypass Rd. near Kahawa West, Nairobi.
KUTRRH/DCS/NMTECH/311
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Correctly interpret PET/CT and SPECT/CT Request forms and ensure they have been approved and protocoled by the Nuclear Medicine Physician
- Consult with the Nuclear Medicine Physician in case of any doubt in the requests and/or protocols
- Clerking Patients for Scans
- Explain to the patients the procedure and make sure they understand what to expect at each and every step.
- Reconstitution of Radiopharmaceuticals
- Performing PET/SPECT/Planar Examinations
- Manipulation of the acquired data
- Responsible for patient safety including pre-screening for contraindications, aseptic injection technique, etc. and radiation safety/regulations, including proper documentation and technique when working with radioactive materials/patients
- Troubleshoot the scanner, coach and peripheral equipment
- Maintenance and dissemination of the acquired scans
- Documentation and maintenance of departmental records
- Stock control
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Nuclear Medicine or Medical Imaging with additional training in PET/CT and SPECT/CT Technology
- At least three (3) years practicing experience in a busy Nuclear Medicine department.
- Certificate in basic life support
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of relevant legislations
- Knowledge of professional standards
- Proven track record of clinical research and training in a reputable institution
- Up to date certification with The Kenya Nuclear Regulatory Authority formerly Radiation Protection Board
Soft Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Observation skills
- Team player
- Compassionate
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