Nuc Med Tech I-PD

Brown Medicine • Cranston, RI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Lead Technologist of Nuclear Medicine and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs technical tasks that support physicians’ use of in-vivo Nuclear Medicine procedures to diagnose and treat illness and injuries. The technologist calculates and administers radiopharmaceutical dosages and performs imaging scans using gamma cameras and scanners.

Brown University Health employees are expected to role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Employees are also expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors: Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

The position is based at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. The listed work type is 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with a variable work shift. Driving is not required. The position has no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology training program.
• Current, valid Rhode Island Department of Health license to practice.
• Registry with at least one of the following: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Nuclear Medicine, or Nuclear Medicine Technologists’ Certification Board.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, departmental staff, physicians, and others.
• Analytical ability to calculate and prepare radiopharmaceutical isotopes according to standard procedures for the test being performed.
• Ability to operate modern Nuclear Medicine equipment used in the department.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide patient care with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
• One to three months of progressively more responsible, job-related experience.
• Physical ability to lift and/or position patients.

Responsibilities

• Explain each test procedure to patients to help ease fears and anxieties.
• Assist patients in assuming the correct anatomical position for imaging.
• Calculate and administer appropriate radiopharmaceutical dosages by intravenous or intramuscular injection, ingestion, or inhalation of radioactive gases.
• Operate gamma cameras and scanners to produce images and measure concentrations of radioactive isotopes in specific body areas.
• Adjust equipment controls according to standard procedures to ensure examination results are of the desired quality.
• Calibrate equipment and perform quality-control checks on equipment used in the department.
• Perform administrative and clerical tasks, including preparing patient charts, scheduling tests, recording radiopharmaceutical and calibration-test data, and completing patient records.
• Participate in the Nuclear Medicine training program by demonstrating and observing clinical techniques with students.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in examination areas and laboratories.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed