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Nuclear Medicine Technologist - East New York
AdvantageCare Physicians
New York (NY)
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Job summary
AdvantageCare Physicians is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their East New York team. This full-time role involves administering radiopharmaceuticals and utilizing advanced imaging technology to provide high-quality, diagnostically accurate images. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and certifications in nuclear medicine technology, enhancing patient care in a growing health practice.
Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited education program in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
- Minimum of 1-year Nuclear Medicine Tech experience in a hospital setting.
- Ability to explain technical procedures to patients.
Responsibilities
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals under the direction of a physician.
- Perform quality control on laboratory equipment.
- Gather patient information for diagnostic procedures.
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AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) is a primary and specialty care practice serving half a million patients across the New York metropolitan area. With more than 30 medical offices across New York City's five boroughs and Long Island, ACPNY is continually expanding our practice and enhancing our services for communities throughout New York. As we grow, our employees grow with us.
Summary Of Position
Under the direction of a physician, administer radiopharmaceuticals intravenously to detect diseases, using radioisotope equipment to produce high quality, diagnostically accurate images in a manner that is safe and effective for the patient.
Principal Accountabilities
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals intravenously to detect diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
- Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce computer-generated images.
- Use processing software to prepare computer-generated images for interpretation by a physician.
- Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras.
- Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
- Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
- Process cardiac function studies, using computer. Record and process results of procedures.
- Assist in preparing the final report for each test performed.
- Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
- Assist in preparing intake charts (including clinical data, consent form, referral form, and authorization information) for patients prior to testing appointment
- Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provides them with assistance during test procedures.
- Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
- Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
- Review cumulative monthly radiation dosage reports for all nuclear staff with radiation safety officer.
- Assist the radiation safety officer with any documentation needed by DOH for safety audits.
- Assist in maintenance of Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accreditation
Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications
- Associate Degree, preferably in Nuclear Medicine Technology ; Bachelor’s Degree
- Completion of an education and training program that has been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT).
- Certification by either the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) or the CAMRT nuclear medicine certification.
- Minimum of 1-year Nuclear Medicine Tech work experience in a hospital or ambulatory setting
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation)
- Ability to communicate effectively with providers, care team members and explain technical procedures to patients
- Strong knowledge of use of radiopharmaceuticals ,
- Strong knowledge of radioisotope camera equipment used to produce a computer-generated image and processing software used to prepare images for interpretation by a physician.
- Requisition ID: 1000002212
- Hiring Range: $50.00-$65.00 per hour
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionHealth Care Provider
- IndustriesHospitals and Health Care
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