Nuclear Medicine/PET CT Technologist

001 University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester's Imaging Sciences - Nuclear Medicine division is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform imaging and therapy under supervision. Responsibilities include quality imaging, patient education, and documentation, with emphasis on safety and adherence to regulations.

Minimum qualifications include NYS licensure, CNMT/ARRT/NMT certifications, and 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CNMT, CRT, and NMT certifications required upon hire.
• Maintenance of current NYS licensure required.
• BCLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear medicine imaging and therapy in accordance with applicable standards and the organization's policies.
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with image quality.
• Positions patients and performs imaging procedures to ensure high-quality images.
• Orders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals per established protocols.
• Maintains inventory of supplies in the clinical nuclear medicine rooms.

Education

1 year of relevant experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience

CNMT - Certified Nuclear Med Tech

CRT - Certified Radiologic Technologist

NMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Tech

NYS licensure

BCLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500219 Imaging Sciences-Nuc Med Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCB 216 H Compensation Range: $41.23 - $55.66 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

Trains and receives regular direct supervision or guidance from a more senior technologist while performing nuclear medicine studies in a safe and efficient manner, completing all associated paper and computer documentation while providing high quality images for radiologist interpretation.

Essential Functions

• Performs nuclear medicine imaging and therapy in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patients and repeating procedures.
• Enters, transmits, and reports scan results.
• Ensures proper imaging techniques related to patients age and ability to understand procedure (sight, hearing needs, ability to cooperate) to ensure image quality is successfully obtained.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures.
• Reviews patient information and interpretation of data to confirm an appropriate plan and intervention specific for age related needs and provision of care.
• Orders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies in the clinical nuclear medicine rooms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

• 1 year of relevant experience preferred Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Licenses and Certifications

• CNMT - Certified Nuclear Med Tech by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) upon hire required
• CRT - Certified Radiologic Technologist Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) upon hire required
• NMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Tech by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) upon hire required
• Maintenance of current NYS licensure required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification upon hire required

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