Nuclear Med Tech - Reg/Cert

Northwell • Bay Shore, NY

3d

About The Position

Performs routine and complex nuclear medicine procedures including general imaging, nuclear cardiology in-vitro tests, SPECT, and all necessary aspects of patient care. Injects, scans, performs computer manipulations and generates hard copies. Maintains quality control, radiation safety and documentation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program, required.
• Current New York State License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, required.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) and/or certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous nuclear medicine technology experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews all requisitions before performing studies on patients.
• Verifies patient identification with corresponding request.
• Attains required approval and signature by nuclear medicine physicians.
• Calibrates all machines daily to ensure proper functioning.
• Prepares radiopharmacy preparations and performs calibration of doses before administering to patient.
• Documents doses administered to patient on log sheets and individual patient's folder.
• Ensures completed studies are reviewed by Resident or Attending Staff before patient's departure from department.
• Performs related duties, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed