Nuclear Medicine Technologist-Nuclear Cardiology and Stress Testing
About The Position
Responsible for performing routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic technical procedures under the direction/supervision of a physician and Chief Technologist. Prepares and positions patients for scanning prepares and administers radioactive drugs and operates nuclear medicine instruments and imaging equipment including PET/CT camera. Collects prepares and analyzes biologic specimens and prepares data for interpretation. Responsible for performing radiation safety and quality control procedures on all Nuclear Medicine equipment required by the department. Performs high quality dynamic static SPECT and PET/CT imaging procedures utilizing patient population specific standards to obtain the desired diagnostic patient information for the referring physician. Performs various radiopharmacy duties including receiptpreparation administration and storage of radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals to ensure safety and integrity of the agents used. Performs various non-imaging procedures according to departmental protocol to obtain the desired result of information requested. Performs quality control procedures to ensure optimal performance of gamma cameras computers and other related auxiliary equipment (dose calibratorswell counters video imagersThyroid Probe and PET/CT camera etc.). Practices safe handling of radioactive materials according to departmental NRC and State regulations to ensure minimal radiation exposure to self and others. Performs various assigned duties to ensure the goals of the department are met. Demonstrates commitment to co-workersdepartment and Medical Center through general standards of professional conduct to facilitate the efficient and smooth operation of the department. Performs various general support functions in department to ensure efficient utilization of time. Performs quality and compassionate patient care in order to ensure patient cooperation safety and satisfaction. Performs various record keeping customer service functions and communicates feedback in order to ensure goals of the department are met and operation runs efficiently. Participates in various teaching and/or learning opportunities in order to further his/her own personal knowledge and to assist in expanding the knowledge of others. Ensures proper safety standards are met. Operates required equipment necessary to produce scans using established guidelines and CT protocols. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or Equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technologist program.
- None
- Registered Radiologic Technologist in Nuclear Medicine through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or CNMT certification through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
Responsibilities
- performing routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic technical procedures
- prepares and positions patients for scanning
- prepares and administers radioactive drugs
- operates nuclear medicine instruments and imaging equipment including PET/CT camera
- collects prepares and analyzes biologic specimens
- prepares data for interpretation
- performing radiation safety and quality control procedures on all Nuclear Medicine equipment
- performing high quality dynamic static SPECT and PET/CT imaging procedures
- performing various radiopharmacy duties including receiptpreparation administration and storage of radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals
- performing various non-imaging procedures according to departmental protocol
- performing quality control procedures to ensure optimal performance of gamma cameras computers and other related auxiliary equipment
- Practices safe handling of radioactive materials according to departmental NRC and State regulations
- performing various assigned duties
- Demonstrates commitment to co-workersdepartment and Medical Center
- performing various general support functions in department
- performing quality and compassionate patient care
- performing various record keeping customer service functions and communicates feedback
- Participates in various teaching and/or learning opportunities
- Ensures proper safety standards are met.
- Operates required equipment necessary to produce scans using established guidelines and CT protocols.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
