Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Yale New Haven Health; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a qualified Nuclear Medicine professional to perform imaging procedures and ensure patient safety. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree and experience in Nuclear Medicine. Candidates must be licensed and demonstrate proficiency with medical equipment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in Nuclear Medicine.
• Licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Performs imaging procedures to produce diagnostic quality images.
• Demonstrates competence in all Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Maintains low radiation dose to self and others.

Skills

Patient Interaction

Flexibility

Safety Practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate of an AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Program

Tools

Syngo computer

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. Positions equipment and patient to produce diagnostic quality images. Administers 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
   • Greets all patients following AIDET and makes necessary adjustments based on the patient's age group.
5. Safety
   • Practices 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 use, as per schedule.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Graduate of an AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Program.

Experience

One to two years of experience.

Licensure

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