Nuclear Medical Technologist
Claxton Hepburn Medical Center•Carthage, NY
35d•$47 - $58•Onsite
About The Position
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for performing diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals. The technologist prepares and administers radioactive materials, operates imaging equipment, and ensures patient safety and comfort throughout procedures. All work must adhere to institutional, state, and federal regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Registered Radiologic Technologist ARRT(R)
- Registered by ARRT (N) or NMTCB (Required)
- MUST obtain and maintain a current BLS certification- Required
- 1 Years of experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients under the direction of a physician
- Perform all nuclear medicine procedures accurately and efficiently, to include but not limited to, Cardiac studies, Bone Scans, HIDA scans, Pulmonary, Thyroid, and Renal
- Follow ALARA principles and ensure compliance with radiation safety protocols
- Prepare, calculate, verify, and administer radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with NYSDOH and NRC regulations
- Handle and dispose of radioactive materials in accordance with regulatory guidelines
- Performs equipment testing, calibration, quality control/assurance and maintains these records according to all regulatory agencies
- Perform dose calibrations, quality assurance testing, syringe preparation, and radiopharmaceutical documentation.
- Maintain accurate radiopharmaceutical inventory and perform required wipe tests, surveys, and exposure monitoring.
- Complete required documentation including exam details, doses administered, patient responses, and radiation exposure tracking.
- Schedules the Radiation Safety meetings, types up the meeting minutes, and keeps the minutes organized and maintained for compliance.
- Adherence to all hospital policies, including HIPAA, infection control, patient safety
- Participation in annual competencies, mandatory in-services, and continuing education to maintain licensure.
- Ensure compliance with hospital emergency procedures for radioactive spills or contamination
- Assists in all areas within scope of practice and limits of competence as operational needs change
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
