Nuclear Medicine Technologist I

Bassett Healthcare Network; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Bassett Healthcare Network is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I to operate under radiologist direction. You will perform SPECT studies, explain procedures to patients, and assist in Radiation Safety activities while maintaining logs, inventories, and quality controls.

Requirements include ASRT Nuclear Medicine training, CNMT or ARRT-N, NY registration, and BLS within 30 days of hire. 1–2 years experience preferred; new grads considered.

Qualifications

• Completion of ASRT training in Nuclear Medicine.
• Minimum 1–2 years pf experience; new graduates may be considered.
• CNMT certification or ARRT-N registration required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days from date of hire.
• NYS Registration as a Nuclear Med Tech required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality test results promptly and accurately.
• Explain scans and procedures to patients to ease fears.
• Perform SPECT scans per established protocols.
• Produce and store high quality images for Radiologist review.
• Maintain records, logs, and radiation safety documentation.
• Assist Radiation Safety Officer with reports and regulatory data.
• Participate in quality assurance and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Interacting with People

Reading/Writing/Comprehension

Clinical Skills

Organizing/ Categorizing Records

Education

ASRT Nuclear Medicine Training

CNMT certification

ARRT-N registration

NYS Registration

BLS within 30 days of hire

Job description

The best thing about this role

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.

What you'll do

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist I works under the medical direction of the Radiologist in charge and under the general supervision of the Nuclear Medicine Coordinator and the Medical Imaging Supervisor. The Nuclear Medicine Technologists’ primary responsibility is in Nuclear Diagnostic and Cardiology Stress lab on a rotational basis. Requests for occasional cross-coverage at other alternate network locations is possible, providing both technical as well as providing prompt, efficient courteous service to our patients. In addition, this individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to assist the Radiation Safety Officer with reports, records, and statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes for our organizations Radiation Safety Program. This individual needs to have the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and provide the care needed.

• To provide high quality test results in a prompt and accurate fashion
• Explains scans and procedures to the patients to set aside fears; properly performs all Nuclear Medicine studies and records all data into the appropriate logs
• Performs SPECT scans in accordance to our established SPECT scanning protocols
• Ability to produce and store high quality images for the Radiologist before the official reading
• Performs protocol duties that include filing, logbook entries, and distribution of appropriate Nuclear Medicine documents
• Maintains appropriate record keeping for patient’s medical record, statistical information, radioactive utilization, and billing process
• Participates in quality assurance on equipment as well as other Radiation Safety issues.
• Checks instrument calibrations daily; performs quality control procedures daily on equipment and reagents
• Conducts ongoing equipment maintenance checks and if necessary, will call service engineer for repair.
• Orders isotopes, scanning kits, and exposure protection equipment
• Maintains adequate level of inventory for routine and emergency Nuclear Medicine scans.
• Maintains adequate inventory of isotopes, scanning kits and film
• Attends the necessary meetings to keep up with changes within the department.
• Attends monthly department meetings as recorded in the meeting minutes.
• Reviews meeting minutes when unable to attend, at the discretion of supervisor and coordinator.
• Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed

What we need from you

Education:

• Completion of ASRT training program in Nuclear Medicine, required

Experience:

• Minimum 1-2 years pf experience, preferred
• New graduates will be considered

Licensure/Certifications:

• CNMT certification or ARRT-N registration, required
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days from date of hire
• NYS Registration as a Nuclear Med Tech, required

Skills:

• Interacting with People
• Reading/Writing/Comprehension
• Clinical Skills
• Organizing/Categorizing Records

Physical Requirements:

• Heavy Work - Exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs, of force constantly to move objects
• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping
• Frequent grasping, hearing, reaching, standing, talking, walking
• Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, fit testing

Hazards:

• Occasional bodily fluids/bloodborne
• Frequent chemical
• Constant radiation/radiant energy

Working Conditions:

• Occasional odors
• Frequent noise, vibration

Travel:

• Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis

Total Rewards

Bassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include:

• Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits including an employer match
• And more!

Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

Pay Range

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.

Pay Range Minimum:

USD $44.81/Hr.

Pay Range Maximum:

USD $67.21/Hr.

We love the difference people bring

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.