Nuclear Medicine Technologist - FT Days Mon-Fri

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Full Time

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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.

Education, License & Cert: 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.

Experience: Graduate of approved AMA program

Essential Functions

1. Dose management and administration
   • Prepare and administer proper radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic procedures.
   • Prepare therapeutic doses for administration by radiologist.
2. 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.
   • Check 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Assist physician in preparation and administration of radiopharmaceutical therapy

Other Duties

• 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.

Salary: Min $32.28 Max $48.42

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care