PET CT Technologist **UP TO $40,000 SIGNON BONUS

Yale New Haven Health; Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health seeks a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform PET CT imaging procedures and radiopharmacy duties, ensuring safety and accuracy in all steps. You will be part of Bridgeport Hospital's imaging team within the Yale New Haven Health system.

Ideal candidates hold an AS in Nuclear Medicine or Radiologic Technology, with 3 years PET experience including cross-sectional anatomy knowledge, and NMTCB/ARRT(N) certification.

Qualifications

• AS degree in Nuclear Medicine or Radiologic Technology is required.
• Three years PET experience with advanced imaging techniques; at least one year at YNHHS.
• NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform high quality PET CT imaging procedures with age-appropriate standards.
• Conduct radiopharmacy duties including receipt, preparation, administration and storage of radionuclides.
• Perform quality control on gamma cameras, computers and related equipment.
• Follow ALARA guidelines to minimize radiation exposure.
• Schedule patients and track arrivals using Imagecast system.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and teamwork to support the department.

Skills

Radiopharmaceuticals

Nuclear medicine equipment

Nuclear medicine imaging

CT imaging

Cross-sectional anatomy

Image processing

Customer service / communication

Education

AS degree in Nuclear Medicine or Radiologic Technology

BS degree (preferred)

Tools

PACS

Dose calibrators

Well counters

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.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient’s specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Performs high quality PET CT imaging procedures utilizing appropriate age specific standards to obtain the desired diagnostic patient information for the referring physician.
• 1.1 Performs high quality General and PET imaging procedures utilizing appropriate age specific standards to obtain the desired diagnostic patient information for the referring physician. Uses technical skill and knowledge of cross section anatomy to perform CT protocols appropriate and efficiently.
• 2. Performs various radiopharmacy duties including receipt, preparation, administration and storage of radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals to ensure safety and integrity of the agents used. Properly recording all duties according to departmental policy.
• 2.1 Obtains radionuclides by eluting generator systems or from bulk shipments maintaining sterile technique and shielding. All radioactive materials received are checked for leakage and activity according to departmental procedure as observed by supervisor or radiation safety officer.
• 3. Performs quality control procedures to ensure optimal performance of gamma cameras, computers and other related auxiliary equipment (dose calibrators, well counters, etc.).
• 3.1 Performs daily, weekly, and monthly quality control on all instrumentation including uniformity checks, linearity, center of rotation and other indicated tests according to departmental procedure to ensure all equipment is in proper working order as observed by supervisor or peers.
• 4. Practices safe handling of radioactive materials according to departmental and federal regulations to ensure minimal radiation exposure to self and others.
• 4.1 Follows ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) guidelines for radiation exposure including use of syringe shields and lead carrying cases as observed by supervisor and peers and as evidenced by monthly film badge reports.
• 5. Performs job-related tasks in a timely manner as needed to ensure the goals of the department are met.
• 5.1 Schedules patients for procedures using Imagecast computer system and tracks assigned patients' arrival and completion status as observed by supervisor.
• 6. Demonstrates commitment to coworkers, department and hospital through general standards of professional conduct to facilitate the efficient and smooth operation of the department.
• 6.1 Recognizes and performs duties which need to be done such as offering assistance to others when own assignments are completed or checking with supervisor for an assignments as observed by supervisor.

Education

Graduation from an A.M.A. approved program in Nuclear Medicine and Radiological Technology Program. AS degree required, BS degree preferred.

Experience

Demonstrate technical skills to meet entry level standards. Three (3) years of comprehensive PET experience to include advanced imaging techniques, with at least one year experience at YNHHS. Demonstrated above average technical skills and excellent communication skills.

Licensure

NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology required.

Special Skills

Must have advanced knowledge of radiopharmaceuticals, nuclear medicine equipment and nuclear medicine imaging procedures and advanced computer acquisition and processing techniques. Also must be proficient in routine CT imaging and have knowledge of cross section anatomy. Must have knowledge of computer/Pacs applications, and good organizational and excellent communication/customer service skills.

Physical Demand

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds to assist with patient transfers.