Nuclear Medicine Technologist I

Bassett Healthcare Network•City of Oneonta, NY

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist I works under the medical direction of the Radiologist in charge and the general supervision of the Nuclear Medicine Coordinator and Medical Imaging Supervisor. The role rotates between the Nuclear Diagnostic and Cardiology Stress labs, with occasional cross-coverage at other network locations. The technologist provides prompt, efficient, courteous patient service and assists the Radiation Safety Officer with reports, records, and statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes. The role also requires assessing patient information and providing care suited to each patient’s age-specific needs. The technologist performs Nuclear Medicine studies and SPECT scans according to established protocols, explains procedures to patients, produces and stores images for Radiologist review, maintains patient and department records, and supports equipment quality assurance and radiation safety. Responsibilities also include instrument calibration and quality control, equipment maintenance, ordering and inventory management of isotopes and supplies, and participation in department meetings. This position requires completion of an ASRT training program in Nuclear Medicine, CNMT certification or ARRT-N registration, and New York State registration as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire. One to two years of experience is preferred, though new graduates will be considered.

Requirements

Completion of an ASRT training program in Nuclear Medicine.
CNMT certification or ARRT-N registration.
New York State registration as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Obtain BLS certification within 30 days from the date of hire.
Skills in interacting with people, reading, writing and comprehension, clinical work, and organizing and categorizing records.
Ability to perform heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience is preferred; new graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality test results promptly and accurately.
Explain scans and procedures to patients to help address fears.
Perform Nuclear Medicine studies and record data in appropriate logs.
Perform SPECT scans according to established protocols.
Produce and store high-quality images for the Radiologist before the official reading.
Complete protocol duties, including filing, logbook entries, and distribution of Nuclear Medicine documents.
Maintain patient medical records and records for statistical information, radioactive utilization, and billing.
Participate in equipment quality assurance and other Radiation Safety matters.
Check instrument calibrations daily and perform daily quality-control procedures on equipment and reagents.
Conduct ongoing equipment maintenance checks and call a service engineer for repairs when necessary.
Order isotopes, scanning kits, and exposure-protection equipment.
Maintain adequate inventory of isotopes, scanning kits, and film for routine and emergency scans.
Attend necessary department meetings and review meeting minutes when unable to attend, as directed by the supervisor and coordinator.
Provide occasional cross-coverage at alternate network locations.
Assist the Radiation Safety Officer with reports, records, and statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
Assess patient-status data and provide care appropriate to patients’ age-specific needs.
Perform similar or related duties as requested or directed.