Nuclear Medicine Technologist I

Bassett Healthcare•Cooperstown, NY

41d•$42 - $63

About The Position

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist I works under the medical direction of the Radiologist in charge and under the general supervision of the Nuclear Medicine Coordinator and the Medical Imaging Supervisor. The Nuclear Medicine Technologists' primary responsibility is in Nuclear Diagnostic and Cardiology Stress lab on a rotational basis. Requests for occasional cross-coverage at other alternate network locations is possible, providing both technical as well as providing prompt, efficient courteous service to our patients. In addition, this individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to assist the Radiation Safety Officer with reports, records, and statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes for our organizations Radiation Safety Program. This individual needs to have the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and provide the care needed. To provide high quality test results in a prompt and accurate fashion Explains scans and procedures to the patients to set aside fears; properly performs all Nuclear Medicine studies and records all data into the appropriate logs Performs SPECT scans in accordance to our established SPECT scanning protocols Ability to produce and store high quality images for the Radiologist before the official reading Performs protocol duties that include filing, logbook entries, and distribution of appropriate Nuclear Medicine documents Maintains appropriate record keeping for patient's medical record, statistical information, radioactive utilization, and billing process Participates in quality assurance on equipment as well as other Radiation Safety issues. Checks instrument calibrations daily; performs quality control procedures daily on equipment and reagents Conducts ongoing equipment maintenance checks and if necessary, will call service engineer for repair. Orders isotopes, scanning kits, and exposure protection equipment Maintains adequate level of inventory for routine and emergency Nuclear Medicine scans. Maintains adequate inventory of isotopes, scanning kits and film Attends the necessary meetings to keep up with changes within the department. Attends monthly department meetings as recorded in the meeting minutes. Reviews meeting minutes when unable to attend, at the discretion of supervisor and coordinator. Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed

Requirements

Completion of ASRT training program in Nuclear Medicine, required
Minimum 1-2 years pf experience, preferred
CNMT certification or ARRT-N registration, required
BLS certification, required
NYS Registration as a Nuclear Med Tech, required
Interacting with People
Reading/Writing/Comprehension
Clinical Skills
Organizing/Categorizing Records
Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs, of force constantly to move objects
Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping
Frequent grasping, hearing, reaching, standing, talking, walking
Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, fit testing
Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne
Frequent chemical
Constant radiation/radiant energy
Occasional odors
Frequent noise, vibration
Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Nice To Haves

New graduates will be considered

Responsibilities

To provide high quality test results in a prompt and accurate fashion
Explains scans and procedures to the patients to set aside fears; properly performs all Nuclear Medicine studies and records all data into the appropriate logs
Performs SPECT scans in accordance to our established SPECT scanning protocols
Ability to produce and store high quality images for the Radiologist before the official reading
Performs protocol duties that include filing, logbook entries, and distribution of appropriate Nuclear Medicine documents
Maintains appropriate record keeping for patient's medical record, statistical information, radioactive utilization, and billing process
Participates in quality assurance on equipment as well as other Radiation Safety issues.
Checks instrument calibrations daily; performs quality control procedures daily on equipment and reagents
Conducts ongoing equipment maintenance checks and if necessary, will call service engineer for repair.
Orders isotopes, scanning kits, and exposure protection equipment
Maintains adequate level of inventory for routine and emergency Nuclear Medicine scans.
Maintains adequate inventory of isotopes, scanning kits and film
Attends the necessary meetings to keep up with changes within the department.
Attends monthly department meetings as recorded in the meeting minutes.
Reviews meeting minutes when unable to attend, at the discretion of supervisor and coordinator.
Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed