Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Full Time

Guthrie Enterprise•Corning, NY

16h•$32 - $48

About The Position

This position currently offers up to $50,000 in signing bonus for external applicants as well as internal per diem to full time conversions. Position Summary: The nuclear medicine technologist uses radioactive materials in specialized studies of body organs and/or laboratory analysis to assist the physician in the diagnosis of disease and injury.

Requirements

High school graduate and graduation from an American Medical Association approved program.
Must be registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist meeting the requirements of ARRT and NYS.
Graduate of approved AMA program

Responsibilities

Dose management and administration
Prepare and administer proper radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic procedures.
Prepare therapeutic doses for administration by radiologist.
Diagnostic Imaging and processing
Acquire and process nuclear medicine scans utilizing computerized single and multi‐head gamma cameras. Maintain the service and repair records per unit, as required.
Perform laboratory procedures (Schilling’s tests, RBC/plasma volumes, RAIU determinations) according to procedure manual.
Checks request to ascertain appropriateness of exam as it relates to patient’s history. Bring to radiologist’s attention any that are questionable.
Works with radiologist section chief to define and develop protocols pertaining to existing and/or new procedures, new equipment.
Assist in preparing patients for cardiovascular stress tests (IV set up, ECG prep, etc.). With radiology/cardiology nurse, exercise patient on treadmill, monitor ECG, administer radiopharmaceutical during exercise
Daily equipment quality control
Perform daily and quarterly Q.A. procedures on equipment and maintain records of same.
Maintain equipment and procure repairs, as needed.
Radiation safety/compliance
Maintain records of all radioactive material in department from reception to use of and then to final disposal
Properly dispose of used radioactive material through return to manufacturer or by holding until proper disposal limits have been reached.
Enforce radiation and general safety rules and regulations.
Assist physician in preparation and administration of radiopharmaceutical therapy
Explain procedures to patients, medical personnel and others so as to ensure cooperation in scheduling and performance of procedures
Procure and maintain inventory of radiopharmaceuticals and other items needed to ensure operation of department.
Ability to work alone (on call) and get job done in an efficient manner.
Able to be in the department within 30 minutes after being called for a procedure.
Maintain other records with the RSO as required by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other regulatory agencies.
Track patients and studies utilizing Epic Radiant RIS.