Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Health Alliance of Hudson Valley•Valhalla, NY

61d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for technical work involving the application of radio nuclides to various designated portions of the body to assist physicians in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and abnormalities. Work involves the proper positioning of patients, the maintenance and adjustment of nuclear equipment, and the maintenance of radiographic files for a prescribed period. This level is distinguished from the senior level in that the senior level works with specialized populations and does out of department work. Additionally, the senior level is responsible for patient flow and may assign work to this level. Does related work as required. Examples of Work: (Illustrative Only) Positions and instructs patients in preparation for the application of radio nuclides using specialized equipment and procedures; Inserts IV's for injections; Makes adjustments to nuclear equipment to correct setting for each examination as prescribed by the attending physician; Handles emergency situations; Reviews the PACS processing of nuclear medicine; Prepares and maintains records and files of procedures; Purges outdated files, as directed; Troubleshoots equipment failure, makes repairs where possible; Insures equipment is functioning properly on a continuous basis; Requisitions supplies, as needed; Consults with referring physicians as required; May assist in providing training and technical direction to lower level technicians and nurses in nuclear procedures and processes; Establishes and maintains effective relations with medical and nursing staff to insure adequate and timely servicing of patients; May be requested to assist in the development of techniques for procedures; May assist in the use of a variety of equipment and procedures not routinely employed; Participates in continuing education programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology; Effectively uses automated systems to perform work assignments; Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Good knowledge of the modern procedures used in the performance of nuclear medicine examinations for diagnostic purposes
good knowledge of the operation of all types of nuclear equipment
good knowledge of human anatomy
good knowledge of the required safety precautions in the operation and use of equipment
skill in the operation and minor repair of complex nuclear equipment
ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions
ability to direct and instruct others
ability to handle sick and injured patients properly
ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments
ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position
thoroughness
reliability
good judgment
physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
Must possess certification and maintain current registration with either the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Education beyond the secondary level must be from an institution recognized or accredited by the Board of Regents of the New York State Education Department as a post-secondary, degree-granting institution.

Responsibilities

Positions and instructs patients in preparation for the application of radio nuclides using specialized equipment and procedures
Inserts IV's for injections
Makes adjustments to nuclear equipment to correct setting for each examination as prescribed by the attending physician
Handles emergency situations
Reviews the PACS processing of nuclear medicine
Prepares and maintains records and files of procedures
Purges outdated files, as directed
Troubleshoots equipment failure, makes repairs where possible
Insures equipment is functioning properly on a continuous basis
Requisitions supplies, as needed
Consults with referring physicians as required
May assist in providing training and technical direction to lower level technicians and nurses in nuclear procedures and processes
Establishes and maintains effective relations with medical and nursing staff to insure adequate and timely servicing of patients
May be requested to assist in the development of techniques for procedures
May assist in the use of a variety of equipment and procedures not routinely employed
Participates in continuing education programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Effectively uses automated systems to perform work assignments
Performs related duties as assigned