Nuclear Medicine Tech Aide

Midstate Radiology Associates • Meriden, CT

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Tech Aide works under the direct supervision of a staff technologist and may assist in any modality within the radiology department. The aide follows established policies and procedures set by the department, hospital, state, ACR, TJC, and OSHA. This is a per diem, as-needed/on-call position at MidState Medical Center in Meriden.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification.
• Working knowledge applicable to department technology, including anatomy, medical and surgical disease, and scientific principles as applied to department technology.
• Knowledge of patient care standards and requirements, quality assurance principles and practices, customer service principles and practices, OSHA principles and practices, and TJC standards of practice.
• Ability to organize and monitor patient flow to meet company productivity, quality, health, and safety standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, medical staff, and coworkers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient records and complete assigned work in accordance with required workloads.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow internal quality standards and government regulations and to understand and follow specifications and instructions.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies and maintain basic life support (CPR).
• Physical lifting and walking are required.
• OSHA Class 1 exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in a radiology setting.
• Enrollment in a Nuclear Medicine Program.

Responsibilities

• Practice radiation safety by appropriately using radiation protection devices and adhering to radiation safety standards to protect patients and staff and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Clean and disinfect equipment and the work area after each use, and maintain an orderly work area.
• Report hazardous conditions or equipment breakdowns to a supervisor.
• Meet patients’ needs with regard to age, condition, or other special requirements.
• Accurately enter data in the RIS and track procedures to capture charges and other relevant information.
• Use computer skills appropriate to departmental needs, including preparing reports and correspondence.
• Work effectively as a team member within the department and with other units through communication, cooperation, and collaboration.
• Organize and monitor patient flow to meet productivity, quality, health, and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, medical staff, and coworkers.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patient records.
• Schedule, organize, and complete work in accordance with required workloads.
• Read, interpret, and follow internal quality standards and government regulations; understand and follow specifications and instructions.
• React calmly and effectively in emergencies and maintain basic life support (CPR).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED