Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB) - Cardiology

Hartford Healthcare•Bridgeport, CT

About The Position

Performs nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures in a hospital outpatient setting in accordance with state and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations. Uses knowledge of growth and development principles to provide physicians with diagnostic images used to identify or plan appropriate treatment for patients. Maintains and operates nuclear medicine cameras and other imaging equipment that detect and map radioactive drugs in the body. Prepares, positions, and monitors patients; prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals; and performs nuclear radiologic studies according to department protocols. Follows radiation-safety, patient-protection, waste-disposal, and record-keeping requirements, including applicable HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission, and NRC guidelines. Reviews orders and patient records, assesses exam appropriateness, interviews patients about medical history, and reviews images for quality and abnormalities. The role requires proficient IV skills.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nuclear medicine program.
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) credential from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or R.T.(N)(ARRT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Proficient IV skills.

Responsibilities

Perform nuclear medicine procedures on identified patients according to department procedures, protocols, and NRC regulations.
Select appropriate anatomic and technical factors and operate cameras and imaging equipment to produce diagnostic images.
Prepare and position patients for examinations, inject and image patients with appropriate isotopes, and monitor patients during scanning.
Order, prepare, administer, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
Follow radiation-safety standards and procedures for separation and disposal of radioactive waste, including tasks required for NRC compliance.
Follow HIPAA, OSHA, Joint Commission, and NRC guidelines for radiation protection, patient protection, and record keeping.
Review physician orders and patient requisitions, clinical information, laboratory results, and charts to confirm the correct procedure and patient preparation.
Assess whether requested examinations are appropriate using established exam-ordering guidelines.
Interview patients to obtain medical history.
Review images for quality and abnormalities.
Maintain and operate nuclear medicine cameras and related equipment.