Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Cardiac Imaging, Inc.•City of Middletown, NY

13d•$65 - $75

About The Position

Cardiac Imaging Inc. (CII) is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to support its mobile and fixed cardiac PET services. The technologist prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes used in diagnostic cardiac studies and prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials, calculating doses for administration by cardiologists. The role involves administering radiopharmaceuticals under a cardiologist’s direction; maintaining quality control and equipment; processing and recording cardiac study results; and explaining procedures and safety precautions to patients. The technologist also manages radiation safety, supply inventory, required documentation, communication of issues, and the cleanliness and readiness of the mobile unit.

Responsibilities

Administer radiopharmaceuticals intravenously for cardiac disease detection or treatment using radioisotope equipment, under a cardiologist’s direction.
Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage and radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed of, following physician prescriptions.
Maintain quality control related to patient care and equipment use.
Perform quality-control checks on laboratory equipment, meters, and cameras; log results and follow procedures for addressing and documenting issues.
Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment, sending equipment out for calibration as needed.
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals according to radiation safety procedures.
Process cardiac function studies using a computer.
Prepare radiopharmaceuticals according to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
Record and process procedure results.
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and assist them during testing.
Complete system and document backups at the end of each scan day.
Document monthly supply inventory and submit it to Corporate.
Meet with the RSO quarterly.
Inventory and submit supply lists in a timely manner.
Communicate issues to the provider, Supervisor, and Corporate Office.
Ensure the mobile unit is clean and orderly and that staff are appropriately attired and wearing personal dosimeters.
Ensure signage, licenses, Chemtrec, and ACR-related documentation are current, received, signed, or filed as appropriate, and that paperwork is printed and available for monthly inspections.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.