Nuclear Medicine Physics Services
- Consultation regarding new procedures, regulations, radiopharmaceuticals, dosimetry, computer software, etc.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Establish a Radiopharmaceutical quality control program.
- Sealed source contamination wipe tests.
- Assist in preparations of a license amendment or renewal.
- Provide consultation in equipment planning, writing specifications for purchases.
Additionally, Bio-Med can provide:
- Survey meter calibration and repair at our facility
- Shielding design
- Acceptance testing of new equipment
- Consultation over the phone
- On-call (off-duty) service
