Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Rhode Island Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Under the supervision of the Manager, Medical Imaging, this role performs routine Nuclear Medicine studies and supports daily operations of the Nuclear Medicine Program. It requires maintaining a RI license and ARRT/CNMT certification, with emphasis on patient care, safety, accuracy, and efficient imaging workflows.

Responsibilities include operating gamma cameras and related equipment, preparing radiopharmaceuticals, managing coding and billing accuracy, and following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Completion of formal training in an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Must hold current Nuclear Medicine ARRT or CNMT certification.
• Ability to interface effectively with patients to alleviate fears and anxieties.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform patient studies per department procedures.
• Operate and navigate IS software such as MAK, Syngo, PACS and RIS.
• Perform daily quality assurance on imaging and monitoring instruments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Analytical ability

Nuclear medicine equipment

Education

Nuclear Medicine Tech training

Rhode Island license to practice

Tools

ARRT or CNMT certification

Job description

SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Medical Imaging, performs the routine clinical studies and the daily supportive work necessary to facilitate Nuclear Medicine patient studies and assists the Radiology physicians or Nuclear Cardiologists in the daily operations of the Nuclear Medicine Program. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the adult and geriatric patient and adapt their care to the physical, psychosocial, and cultural needs. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance with the Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital's mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

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.

The core Success Factors include:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Schedules and performs patient studies and analysis as outlined in the department procedure manual with any special instructions from the Nuclear Medicine Manager, Radiology Physicians or Nuclear Cardiologists.Can operate and navigate all pertinent IS software related to job functions such as MAK, Syngo, PACS, Lifelinks, etc.Proficiently operates all gamma cameras, uptake units, dose calibrator, well counter, survey meters, RIS computers, acquisition and processing workstations, xenon delivery system, EKG machines, imager and all other equipment pertinent to the job. Processes images and inputs required information in PACS system. Verifies images in PACS system for radiologist review. Properly bills patients for supplies. Ensures that the correct codes and the correct number of codes are applied to the patient's account. Performs daily quality assurance on imaging and monitoring instruments according to department procedures. Notifies Nuclear Medicine Manager of any irregularities.Performs daily wipe tests on incoming radiopharmaceuticals; unpacks and logs incoming packages according to department procedures; prepares radiopharmaceutical kits for patient studies.Dispenses, calibrates and administers radioactive dosages while maintaining accurate records of clinical radiopharmaceutical acquisition usage. Orders daily radiopharmaceuticals. Practices good radiation safety as prescribed in Radiation Safety Manual.Performs proper disposal of decayed radioactive material and keeps accurate records as to its destination and activity.May be responsible for: informing Service Representative of equipment problems and following up on repairs, ordering department supplies, performing mandatory camera quality control tests, including but not limited to C.O.R., uniformity, resolution and sensitivity floods at their proper time intervals established by the department, assisting with department accreditation process.May perform quarterly linearity tests on the dose calibrator and other state-required tests.Performs weekly department area wipe tests.Transports patients to and from the department, as needed.Performs housekeeping duties in hot lab, procedure rooms and injection rooms, as needed.May be responsible for training new staff and students. Performs other related duties appropriate to the department's goals, as assigned by the Nuclear Medicine Manager as well as maintaining established hospital/department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Maintains level of knowledge of and expertise in the professional disciplines and educational methodologies by continuing professional development and participating in ongoing independent study, education-related professional activities and affiliations.Performs other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Completion of formal training in an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology. Maintains current license to practice in the State of Rhode Island. Must hold current Nuclear Medicine ARRT or CNMT certification.The interpersonal skills necessary to interface effectively with patients in order to allay their fears and anxieties, visitors and Hospital staff of all levels. The knowledge and physical ability to operate nuclear medicine equipment.The analytical ability to calculate and prepare radiopharmaceuticals appropriate to the proscribed procedure and patientDemonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and sensitivity to cultural diversity in each step of the care process.Attention to detail necessary