Nuclear Cardiology Tech

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY

9d • $42 - $55 • Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Performs a Nuclear Cardiology studies, which require theoretical insight and experience. Exercises complex skill, judgment and knowledge of the principles and methods of the Nuclear Cardiology, including SPECT, SPECT/CT, PET/CT. Provides/performs a number of tasks in the areas of patient care, technical skills and documentation. Practices /follows radiation safety measures and rules when working in the laboratory to reduce radiation exposure and help prevent radiation contamination. When caring for patients, explains the procedures to the patient and ensures patient comfort and safety during and after exam. Evaluate and address patient's needs and know how obtain medical assistance if needed. Acquires and processes images, performs quality control on cameras and dose calibrator, and maintains the radiopharmacy. Responsible for recording and documenting patient studies on the daily log and on the patient schedule board. Archives patient studies, documents all quality control results according to laboratory guidelines, and orders radiopharmaceuticals. The staff nuclear cardiology technologist provides/performs a number of tasks in the areas of patient care, technical skills and documentation. He/she practices /follows radiation safety measures and rules when working in the laboratory to reduce radiation exposure and help prevent radiation contamination. The nuclear cardiology technologist explains the procedures to the patient and ensures patient comfort and safety during and after exam. The nuclear cardiology technologists are able to evaluate and address patient's needs and know how to obtain medical assistance if needed. Technical skills include: Acquiring and processing images, performing quality control on the CZT gamma camera and the dose calibrator in addition to maintaining the radiopharmacy. The staff nuclear cardiology technologist is responsible for recording and documenting patient data in the eRecord reporting system CUPID. He/she archives patient studies, documents all quality control results according to laboratory guidelines, and orders radiopharmaceuticals. The staff nuclear cardiology technologist is expected to report for his or her shift on time. The staff technologist will incorporate and demonstrate the Strong Commitment ICARE values by conducting themselves in a fair, responsible manner. They will show compassion and respect to patients, families and colleagues. They will strive to provide the best patient care and take responsibility for their actions as part of a team that exemplifies the hospital's vision.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nuclear Medicine from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program required
• Must have experience in Nuclear Medicine and Nuclear Cardiology or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• New York State License in nuclear medicine; or a 6-month temporary license when accredited program is passed and new hire is waiting to pass the NMTCB exam and/or the ARRT(N) exam required

Nice To Haves

• Certificate in Nuclear Medicine Technology from an approved Nuclear Medicine program preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for obtaining the radiotracer and performing the technical acquisition of patient studies.
• Responsible for the processing of the patient studies in an efficient and detailed manner.
• Responsible for the accurate archival and retrieval of patient studies to and from the PACS system.
• Responsible for daily performance of daily Nuclear Cardiology operational activities, including but not limited to daily QC on the gamma camera(s), daily QC on the dose calibrator, and daily room surveys.
• Responsible for patient care while they are a patient in the Nuclear Cardiology Laboratory.
• Responsible for the documentation and maintenance of all quality control data and radiopharmaceutical data in full compliance of the regulations and guidelines of the NRC, NYSDOH and the University's radiation safety department.
• Assist in the goals of nuclear cardiology as defined by the Director of Nuclear Cardiology including, but not limited to, updating of methodologies, evaluation and revision of laboratory procedure guidelines and new instrumentation and products, and the investigation of new concepts
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees