Nuclear Medicine Tech - Per Diem

Yale New Haven Health; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their team. In this role, you will perform essential imaging procedures under the guidance of a qualified physician, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. Your expertise will help produce diagnostic quality images while adhering to professional standards and practices. If you are passionate about patient-centered care and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and graduation from an AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Program required.
• 1-2 years of experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging procedures to produce diagnostic quality images.
• Administer pre-medication and radiopharmaceuticals to patients.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Patient Interaction

Quality Control

Safety Practices (ALARA)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate of AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Program

Tools

Syngo Computer

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Under the direction of a qualified physician, performs imaging procedures to produce scanograms and measures concentration of radionuclides in specified body areas, according to technical and professional standards. Measures radioactive dosage prescribed for patients with a dose calibrator. Positions equipment and patients to produce diagnostic quality images. Administers pre-medication and radiopharmaceuticals.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1. Policies and Procedures

• Demonstrates competence in all Nuclear Medicine procedures.

Education/In-Service

• Completes safety modules each year along with HIPAA notice.

Work Ethics

• Ability to be flexible with work schedule and coordinate workflow.

Patient Interaction

• Greets all patients following AIDET and makes necessary adjustments to the exam based on the patient's age group.

Safety

• Practices ALARA to maintain low radiation dose to self and others.

Equipment

• Demonstrates competence and proficiency with all Nuclear Medicine equipment.

Processing

• Maintains the ability to perform all required processing procedures on the Syngo computer.

Quality Control

• Regularly inspects and performs calibration procedures before equipment is used for patient examination, performed daily, weekly, and monthly.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Graduate of an AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Program.

Experience

One to two years of experience.

Licensure

Licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health. Certified ARRT (N) and/or CNMT registered. CPR certification (BLS) required; ACLS preferred.

Requisition ID: 142069