Nuc Med Tech I-PD

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 62,946 - 76,934; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence, RI, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to support in-vivo procedures, calculate radiopharmaceutical dosages, and operate gamma cameras. The role requires licensure and registry, with responsibilities including patient positioning, administration of radiopharmaceuticals, image acquisition, and quality control.

The position also involves record-keeping, scheduling, and contributing to student training, while maintaining department standards and safety

Qualifications

• Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program completed.
• Current RI license to practice in Nuclear Medicine.
• Registered with ARRT-NM or NMTCB required.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patients and position them correctly.
• Calculate and administer radiopharmaceutical dosages.
• Operate gamma cameras and scanners to acquire images and measure isotope concentrations.
• Adjust controls to ensure exam quality.
• Calibrate and perform QC on department equipment.
• Handle patient charts, scheduling, data recording and calibration logs.
• Assist in Nuclear Medicine training programs for students.
• Maintain clean and orderly examination areas.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Equipment operation

Patient care

Education

Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program

RI Department of Health license

ARRT-NM or NMTCB registry

Job description

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of Lead Technologist of Nuclear Medicine, but according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of technical tasks designed to facilitate the use of in-vivo Nuclear Medicine procedures by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of illness and injuries. Calculates correct dosage of radiopharmaceuticals and administers to the patient. Performs imaging scans using gamma cameras and scanners.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Explains the nature of each test procedure to patient in order to allay fears and anxieties. Assists patient into assuming the correct anatomical position for display of body areas to be studied.
• Calculates and administers to correct dosages of radiopharmaceuticals, and administers by intravenous or intra-muscular injection, ingestion, or inhalation of radioactive gases, in order to produce the desired concentration of isotopes in the specific body area.
• Operates gamma cameras and scanners in order to produce desired images and measure concentrations of radioactive isotopes in specific body areas.
• Adjusts controls according to knowledge of standard procedures in order to ensure that examination results are desired quality.
• Calibrates and conducts quality control checks on all equipment used within the department.
• Performs administrative and clerical tasks with Nuclear Medicine such as preparing patient charts, scheduling tests, recording data or radiopharmaceuticals and calibration tests, and completing patient records.
• Participates in Nuclear Medicine training program by demonstrating and observing clinical techniques to students.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of examination and laboratories.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of accredited training program in Nuclear Medicine Technology is required.
• Current and valid license from the Department of Health to practice in the State of Rhode Island.
• Registry by at least one of the following bodies:
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Nuclear Medicine.
  • Nuclear Medicine Technologists’ Certification Board.
• The interpersonal skills necessary to interface effectively with patients in order to allay their fears and anxieties, departmental staff, physicians and others.
• The analytical ability to calculate and prepare readiopharmaceutical isotopes according to the standard procedure required by the test given.
• The ability to operate all modern Nuclear Medicine equipment within the department.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

EXPERIENCE

One to three months progressively more responsible job related experience is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regularly exposed to radioactive materials, but there is little chance of injury when established safety procedures are followed.

Works in Nuclear Medicine Department where there is little discomfort due to noise and dust, but some discomfort due to heat from testing equipment.

Work requires considerable amounts of walking and standing.

The physical ability to lift and/or position patients.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

Pay Range

$69.94-$69.94

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

8:00- 430p M-F

Work Shift

Variable

Driving Required

No

Union

United Nurses And Allied Professional