Nuclear Medical Tech

Rochester Regional Health

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Nuclear Medical Technologist, you play an important part in high-quality nuclear medicine procedures needed to deliver quality care to our patients. Performs all diagnostic exams, quality assurance procedures, the receipt, administration, and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals, and records all data on the appropriate computerized information system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine or completion of a certification program is required.
• Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused
• Strong computer and communication skills
• NYS License in Radiologic Technology in the area of Nuclear Medicine required OR must hold a NYS permit and obtain licensure within 6 months of hire
• AART and/or NMTCB Certification within 3 months of hire
• Certificate of Registration as a Radiologic Technologist, limited to the practice of Nuclear Medicine within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine preferred
• 2 years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Establishes a safe and secure environment for patients.
• Maintains the radiopharmacy and radiopharmacy information system.
• Ensures that nuclear imaging equipment is in optimal working condition.
• Responsible for on-call coverage of the modality.
• Consults with Nuclear Imaging Radiologist regarding procedures.
• Follows departmental radiation safety procedures.
• Follows departmental image acquisition/analysis, RIS/PACS procedures.
• Responsible for back-up Nuclear Cardiology Technologists as determined by the Chief Technologist, Non-Invasive Cardiology and Nuclear Imaging.
• Attends hospital and departmental meetings and in-service training.
• Excellent customer service behaviors will be expected, and employees will be held accountable for the same.
• Assists the Med Physicist with QA/QC as required by the NYSDOH and American College of Radiology.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level