Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Cardiology

Summit Health CityMD•Wethersfield, CT

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring at Starling Physicians, a VillageMD company! Key Accountabilities Assist with teamwork of the operation with the day-to-day patient flow, including but not limited to: the day to day functions and activities of the department, efficient and effective department operations and quality patient care; flexible to participate with rotating day shift schedules, assignments, paperwork, and monitoring of patient stress testing. Administer radiopharmaceuticals. The technologist will be responsible for assisting with the efficient operation of the department with other members of the nuclear medicine department and basic skills of all patient care services. Maintain compliance and quality standards with Connecticut state regulatory requirements and accrediting agencies-ICANL. Communicate and ensure compliance with institutional/departmental policies and procedures, quality standards and improvement initiatives, and safety standards. Complete proper preparation, calibration and administration of radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals (under the direction of an authorized user), the performance of quality control procedures, and the operation of imaging, laboratory and computer instrumentation. Completion and documentation of daily, weekly, and monthly camera quality control, along with required daily and weekly departmental tasks(I.E. surveys and wipes) Perform all diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures accurately following department protocols. Ensure patient safety and comfort before, during and after procedures. Explain procedure and address patient questions or concerns. Follows policies and procedures to ensure patient care. Attends required staff meetings. Maintains strict patient confidentiality. Follows all rules regarding “breaking glass” in electronic health record (EHR). Adheres to HIPAA, OSHA and EHR regulations. Performs other duties as requested.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Associate degree/Certified Vocational Training or bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine
ARRT Registration or NMTCB required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
Excellent verbal and communication skills are required.
Ability to work effectively and professionally under pressure.
Ability to set priorities, be organized and be a self-starter.
Ability to work in a team and to share responsibilities and duties.
Ability to resolve interpersonal conflict in a straightforward and timely manner.
Ability to be friendly, empathic and an adept communicator.
Ability to treat both staff and patients with respect.

Nice To Haves

1 year of relevant experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with teamwork of the operation with the day-to-day patient flow, including but not limited to: the day to day functions and activities of the department, efficient and effective department operations and quality patient care
Flexible to participate with rotating day shift schedules, assignments, paperwork, and monitoring of patient stress testing.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals.
Assist with the efficient operation of the department with other members of the nuclear medicine department and basic skills of all patient care services.
Maintain compliance and quality standards with Connecticut state regulatory requirements and accrediting agencies-ICANL.
Communicate and ensure compliance with institutional/departmental policies and procedures, quality standards and improvement initiatives, and safety standards.
Complete proper preparation, calibration and administration of radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals (under the direction of an authorized user), the performance of quality control procedures, and the operation of imaging, laboratory and computer instrumentation.
Completion and documentation of daily, weekly, and monthly camera quality control, along with required daily and weekly departmental tasks(I.E. surveys and wipes)
Perform all diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures accurately following department protocols.
Ensure patient safety and comfort before, during and after procedures.
Explain procedure and address patient questions or concerns.
Follows policies and procedures to ensure patient care.
Attends required staff meetings.
Maintains strict patient confidentiality.
Follows all rules regarding “breaking glass” in electronic health record (EHR).
Adheres to HIPAA, OSHA and EHR regulations.
Performs other duties as requested.