Job Description
Utilizes technology that merges radiopharmaceutical imaging technology with other forms for medical imaging technology for diagnostic purposes.
Operates Nuclear Medicine, Positron Emission Tomography (PET / CT) and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT / CT) equipment.
Job Responsibility
- Prepares patient for exam.
- Explains procedure to patient in easy-to-understand terms based on professional knowledge.
- Screens for pregnancy and ensures consent form for administration of IV contrast materials has been obtained.
- Sets up equipment appropriately to administer prescribed procedure in a timely fashion.
- Positions patient for scanning according to departmental standard operating procedures.
- Performs various exams using Nuclear Medicine, PET / CT and SPECT / CT equipment.
- Prepares radiopharmaceuticals according to activity and quantity required for prescribed exam.
- Dispenses prescribed radiopharmaceuticals to patient for oral ingestion or administers through venipuncture and intravenous injection.
Utilizes appropriate flush technique for existing IV lines, as required.
- Disposes of radioactive waste and surveys exam area for radiation according to established protocols.
- Prepares images / films for clinical review and assignment to record.
- Labels films / images with accurate patient demographics and required exam specific information.
- Assesses films / images for quality and accuracy of information.
- Completes necessary paperwork and prepares films / images for Radiologist interpretation.
- Performs various quality control measures according to established policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Performs quality control procedures on prepared radiopharmaceutical kit / dose prior to patient administration.
- Performs regular quality control activities on dosing equipment.
- Maintains and monitors radioactive waste according to NYS regulations.
- Performs blood cell labeling according to protocols.
- Performs related duties as required.
- ADA Essential Functions
Shift Details : Monday - Weds 9 : 30am - 6pm Thursday - Friday 1130am-8pm ( F / T; 40 hours)
This position is eligible for a 10K Student Tuition Repayment Program!!!
Job Qualification
- Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program, required.
- Current New York State Department of Health licensure as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, required.
- R.T. (N) registration with American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) OR CNMT registration with Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), required.
- Current R.T.(CT) registration with American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT), OR NMTCB (CT) certification with Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification, required.
- Prior experience in Nuclear Medicine, required.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and / or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.
When determining a team member's base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).