nuclear medicine senior technologist

Brown Medicine•Providence, RI

14d•$42 - $69•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Medical Imaging, the Nuclear Medicine Senior Technologist performs routine clinical studies and daily support work for Nuclear Medicine patient studies, and assists Radiology physicians or Nuclear Cardiologists with the program’s daily operations. The role provides age-specific care to adult and geriatric patients, adapting to their physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs. Employees are expected to support patient- and family-centered care and model Brown University Health’s values and core success factors. The technologist performs and analyzes patient studies, operates and maintains imaging and related equipment, processes and verifies images in PACS, performs quality assurance and radiation-safety procedures, and manages radiopharmaceuticals and associated records. The role may also involve equipment and supply coordination, department accreditation, training staff and students, and patient transport. The technologist maintains professional expertise through continuing development and may take on advanced technical, educational, quality-control, documentation, and patient-service assignments. The position works independently within department policies and refers complex issues to a supervisor.

Requirements

Completion of formal training in an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Current license to practice in the State of Rhode Island.
Current Nuclear Medicine ARRT or CNMT certification.
At minimum, supplemental CT certification from the State of Rhode Island.
At least 3 years of experience in general Nuclear Medicine and Nuclear Cardiology, including at least 2 years at The Miriam Hospital.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital staff and help allay patient fears and anxieties.
Knowledge and physical ability to operate nuclear medicine equipment.
Analytical ability to calculate and prepare radiopharmaceuticals appropriate to procedures and patients.
Knowledge and skills to care for patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging, human development, and cultural diversity.
Attention to detail for meticulous Nuclear Medicine record-keeping.
Completion of the Technologist II qualification process, including two recent letters of recommendation from Diagnostic Imaging technical, supervisory, or medical staff and two selected qualification criteria.
Ability to perform the physical and safety-related requirements of the role, including walking and standing intermittently, potentially lifting or positioning patients and lifting supplies up to 50 pounds, and following precautions around electrical and energy hazards.

Nice To Haves

SPECT/CT experience.
Advanced certification in the technologist’s current radiographic specialty, if available, or a related academic degree.
An advanced teaching role in a School of Technology, where qualified.
Development of methods for patient tracking, quality-control testing, efficiency, radiation protection, or quality assurance.
Preparation and delivery of an approved in-service program at least three times in one year.
Service in an office or on a clinical practice committee of a relevant professional organization.
Regular participation in a Diagnostic Imaging technical, clinical, or quality-assurance committee.
Publication in a recognized professional journal or published acknowledgment of contribution to an article.
Coordination of development, implementation, and approval of a new procedure or protocol to improve efficiency or quality.

Responsibilities

Schedule and perform patient studies and analysis according to department procedures and special instructions from the Nuclear Medicine Manager, Radiology physicians, or Nuclear Cardiologists.
Operate relevant information systems, including PACS and LifeChart, and operate nuclear medicine and related equipment.
Process images, enter required information into PACS, and verify images for radiologist review.
Bill patients for supplies and ensure the correct codes and number of codes are applied to accounts.
Perform daily quality assurance on imaging and monitoring instruments and report irregularities to the Nuclear Medicine Manager.
Perform wipe tests on incoming radiopharmaceuticals; unpack and log packages; prepare radiopharmaceutical kits; order daily radiopharmaceuticals; and dispense, calibrate, and administer radioactive dosages while maintaining accurate records.
Follow radiation-safety procedures and properly dispose of decayed radioactive material while recording its destination and activity.
As assigned, report equipment problems and follow up on repairs, order department supplies, perform camera quality-control tests, assist with accreditation, and conduct dose-calibrator linearity and other required tests.
Perform weekly department area wipe tests.
Transport patients to and from the department as needed and perform housekeeping in the hot lab, procedure rooms, and injection rooms as needed.
Train new staff and students as assigned.
Maintain professional knowledge and expertise through continuing professional development and participation in educational activities.
Develop and maintain an advanced technical education program in the specialty and provide presentations at department or hospital-wide meetings.
Serve as a preceptor and coordinate and document new-employee training and orientation when assigned.
With Lead Technologist approval, take on duties related to documentation, quality control, education, and patient services.
After promotion to Technologist II, continue specialty technical-expert development by completing specified annual criteria and an approved documentation, verification, inventory, or related criterion.
Maintain hospital and department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control practices, and perform other assigned duties.