Perform imaging procedures utilizing appropriate equipment and technique.
Responsibilities: • Perform imaging procedures utilizing appropriate equipment and technique • Positions patients appropriately • Positions camera close to patient • Performs appropriate imaging for body site • Collects significant procedure counts for adequate imaging • Administration of appropriate radiopharmaceuticals safely under the direction of the nuclear medicine physician • Wears monitoring badges • Utilizes shielding • Administers radiopharmaceuticals by appropriate route • Preparation and Safe handling of Radiopharmaceuticals • Wears appropriate lab attire • Dispensing radiopharmaceuticals • Wears protective gear (gloves) • Utilizes lead shielding • Utilizes other shielding as appropriate (e.g.; plastic) • Process data and archives • Processes SPECT acquisitions using appropriate filters • Processes Renal studies • Makes copies of images as requested • Transfers studies to network • Archives data and verifies its receipt in PACS • Scans all relevant documents into PACS • Perform quality control on imaging and gamma counting equipment • Performs QC procedures when assigned; Analyzes results & advises Manager of possible problems • Receipt of radiopharmaceuticals • Dispensing radiopharmaceuticals • Reconstitution of kits • Documents dose administered to patients • Documents disposal of radiopharmaceuticals • Provide safe and appropriate patient care • Positions patients minimizing discomfort • Places patients on imaging equipment safely • Responsive to patients concerns regarding placement within gamma camera • Maintains a clean and safe work environment • Stores supplies in appropriate areas • Keeps work area clean • Replaces surface barriers that prevent spread of radioactive contamination • Recycles lead back to vendor • Performs related duties, as required
Qualifications: • High School diploma or GED, required • Completion of two (2) years American Medical Association approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology, required • Bachelors degree preferred • Licensed by the State of New York and/or Connecticut to practice Nuclear Medicine, required • Certified by the ARRT or NMTCB, required • BLS through the American Heart Association required • Minimum 1 year experience performing Nuclear scans required
Additional Salary Detail: • The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. • When determining a team members base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).