Nuclear Medical Technologist — Gamma Imaging & QC

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Rhode Island seeks a qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, perform imaging studies using Gamma-Camera, and manage equipment quality control. Candidates must have vocational training and required certifications. This role plays a vital part in ensuring patient safety and accurate imaging in line with regulatory policies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills and ethical conduct in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of job-related experience or equivalent required.
• CPR Certification and Nuclear Med Tech Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients.
• Perform imaging studies using a Gamma-Camera.
• Monitor and analyze imaging equipment performance.

Skills

Administration of radiopharmaceuticals

Imaging studies using Gamma-Camera

Quality control of equipment

Record management

Education

Vocational/technical training

CPR Certification

Nuclear Med Tech Certification

Job description

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Responsible for performing nuclear imaging studies which produce quality images using radioactive nuclides.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients by injection or capsule technique.

2. Perform imaging studies using a Gamma-Camera.

3. Analyze appropriate computer studies.

4. Monitor performance of imaging equipment.

5. Conduct periodic quality control of all equipment used for various procedures.

6. Record all doses administered to patients properly.

7. Ensure that all radioactive materials are stored and disposed properly.

8. Comply with all federal, state and Hospital regulatory policies and procedures.

9. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

Vocational/technical training and a minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent is required. CPR Certification Required. Nuclear Med Tech Cert. is also required.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.