Nuclear
Medicine Resident On-Call Procedure
Nuclear Medicine On-Call procedure for MSWEST, MSSL, MSB, and MSBI*(Please see additional info below re MSBI NM exams)
Step 1. A resident On-Call determines that the requested
procedure is indicated.
Step 2. A resident On-Call, or a secretary/On-Call tech
manager if available, calls Nuclear Medicine technologist On-Call to come in
for the study.
For
MSBI, MSB and MSSL call Agency Technologist
For MS WEST call RH technologists,
Igor or Emilia, first.
If they are not available then call Agency technologist.
Step 3. After the study is done the NM technologist emails
images to an Attending On-Call using JPEG format for static images and AVI
files or dynamic images.
Step 4. NM technologist sends images to GEPACS and notifies
the resident On-Call by phone. The NM Technologist stands by while the resident
consulting with an attending On-Call.
Step 5. The On-Call resident calls an attending On-Call to
discuss the case.
Step 6. The resident On-Call calls the NM technologist
informing her/him that the study is done or additional images are necessary.
Step 7. The NM technologist completes the study in IDX.
Step 8. The On-Call resident dictates the case.
*Any MSBI ED or IP NM exam that MUST be performed will be done at West, either via a one-way transfer or round-trip if feasible. Please see clinical algorithm and workflow for sending patient to West.
