Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Yale New Haven Health; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative healthcare organization dedicated to patient-centered care and professional integrity. In this role, you will perform essential imaging procedures under the guidance of a qualified physician, ensuring high standards in safety and quality control. Your expertise in Nuclear Medicine will be vital as you interact with patients, administer radiopharmaceuticals, and utilize advanced imaging technology. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient well-being while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine required.
• 1-2 years of experience in Nuclear Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging procedures and produce diagnostic quality images.
• Demonstrate competence in all Nuclear Medicine procedures.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine procedures

Patient interaction

Flexibility with work schedule

Safety practices (ALARA)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate of an AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Program

Tools

Syngo computer

Nuclear Medicine equipment

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.
2. Education/In-Service
   • Completes safety modules each year along with HIPAA notice.
3. Work Ethics
   • Ability to be flexible with work schedule and coordinate workflow.
4. Patient Interaction
   • Greet all patients following AIDET and make necessary adjustments to the exam based on the patient's age group.
5. Safety
   • Practice ALARA to maintain low radiation dose to self and others.
6. Equipment
   • Demonstrates competence and proficiency with all Nuclear Medicine equipment.
7. Processing
   • Perform all required processing procedures on the Syngo computer.
8. Quality Control
   • Regularly inspects and performs calibration procedures before equipment use. These are 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 and ACLS preferred.

Requisition ID: 142068