Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Yale NewHaven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their team. In this role, you will perform essential imaging procedures under the guidance of a qualified physician, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. Your responsibilities will include administering radiopharmaceuticals, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality control. This position offers a chance to grow in a supportive environment that values integrity and compassion, making a significant impact on patient outcomes. If you are passionate about patient care and have a strong background in Nuclear Medicine, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine required.
• 1-2 years of experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging procedures and produce diagnostic quality images.
• Demonstrate competence with all Nuclear Medicine equipment.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine procedures

Patient interaction

Flexibility in work schedule

Quality control procedures

Education

Bachelors Degree

Graduate of an AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Program

Tools

Syngo computer

Dose calibrator

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.

Under the direction of a qualified physician, performs imaging procedures to produce scanograms and measures concentration of radionuclides in specified body areas, according to technical and professional standards. Measures radioactive dosage prescribed for patient with dose calibrator. Positioning of equipment and patient to produce diagnostic quality images. Administration of pre-medication and radiopharmaceuticals.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1. Policies and Procedures
   • Demonstrates competence in all Nuclear Medicine procedures.
2. Education/In-Service
   • Completes safety modules each year along with HIPAA notice.
3. Work Ethics
   • Ability to be flexible with work schedule and coordinate workflow.
4. Patient Interaction
   • Greeting all patients following AIDET and making any necessary adjustments to the exam based on the patient's age group.
5. Safety
   • Practice ALARA to maintain low radiation dose to self and others.
6. Equipment
   • Demonstrates competence and proficiency with all Nuclear Medicine equipment.
7. Processing
   • Maintains the ability to perform all required processing procedures on the Syngo computer.
8. Quality Control
   • Regularly inspects and performs calibration procedures before equipment is used for patient examination. These are performed daily, weekly, and monthly.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Bachelors Degree, Graduate of an AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Program.

EXPERIENCE
One to two years experience.

LICENSURE
Licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health. Certified ARRT (N) and/or CNMT registered. CPR certification (BLS) required and ACLS preferred.

YNHHS Requisition ID: 142068