Nuclear Medicine

• Perform monthly audit of Nuclear Medicine records.
• Radiation Protection Survey.
• Audit radiation protection procedures for compliance with federal, state, and JCAHO regulations. Includes review of ALARA and Quality Management programs.
• Calibration and quality control of dose calibrators and sealed sources.
  
  • Dose Calibrator Linearity-Quarterly
  • Dose Calibrator Evaluation-Quarterly
  • Sealed Source Inventory- Quarterly
  • Sealed Source Leak Test- Semi-annually
  • Dose Calibrator Geometry- Upon installation or repair
• Consult with, evaluate and perform dosimetry for I-131 therapy patients.

Provide in-service (orientation and continuing) required by NRC, JCAH to nuclear medicine, laboratory staff, nursing, housekeeping and security.

• Participate as a member of the Radiation Safety Committee- Quarterly
• Provide agenda and minutes for Radiation Safety Committee meeting
• Provide radiological physics consultation in establishing policies and procedures as required by JCAH. Policies will be reviewed annually.
• Monitor personnel exposure reports and evaluate overexposures as needed.
• Establish a quality control program for all diagnostic imaging and non-imaging equipment.
• Assist in preparations of a license amendment or renewal.
• Provide consultation in equipment planning.
• Consultation regarding new procedures, regulations, radiopharmaceuticals, dosimetry, computer software, etc.