SAH Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Brown Medicine; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union 1199 SEIU

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine professional to perform procedures as prescribed, operate imaging equipment safely, and prepare the room, medications, and supplies for exams. The role emphasizes quality control, proper labeling of doses, infection control, and collaboration with the team to ensure excellent patient care.

Responsibilities include collecting patient information, preparing patients, monitoring equipment, handling radiopharmaceuticals per regulations, and

Qualifications

• Collects information by interview from patient, staff, etc. to ensure appropriateness of procedure.
• Properly identifies oneself to the patient prior to the procedure.
• Performs radiation surveys and wipe tests and documents accurately.

Responsibilities

• Collects information by interview from patient, staff, etc. to ensure appropriateness of procedure.
• Prepares room and patient for procedure, assuring all needed equipment is available prior to the start of the exam.
• Performs quality control on all appropriate equipment.
• Receives and documents all radiopharmaceuticals per state regulations.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of shortages or equipment issues.
• Assists with scheduling to optimize patient flow.
• Follows Infection Control and Aseptic Technique standards.

Job description

SUMMARY:

Performes Nuclear Medicine procedures as prescribed by physician. Operates imaging equipment in a safe manner and obtain high quality diagnostic images. Prepares procedure room, medications and supplies as needed. Performs Quality Controls functions in the department. Practices Saint Anne's Hospital Customer Service standards. 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. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Collects information by interview from patient, staff, etc. to ensure appropriateness of procedure. Appropriately documents all patient doses. Prepares room and patient for procedure, assuring all needed equipment is available prior to the start of the exam. Properly identifies oneself to the patient prior to the procedure. Consistently and accurately performs quality control on all appropriate equipment. Received and documents appropriately all radio-pharmaceuticals in accordance to the state regulations. Notified appropriate personnel of shortages of supplies, or any problems in the department such as equipment malfunction or staffing or scheduling issues. In the absence of supervisory personnel, assumes the responsibility of the department and notifies appropriate personnel as needed. Readily and willingly contributes to the team approach in order to provide the best possible patient care and services. Demonstrates a good working knowledge of the cameras and computers, selecting the appropriate acquisition parameters and adjusting when necessary to obtain the best possible study. Demonstrates the ability to schedule exams to provide the best patient flow. Wears ring and body badge as required. Performs radiation surveys and wipe tests and appropriately documents with 100 % accuracy. Checks all doses for correct labeling prior to administering to patient. Appropriately disposes radioactive waste and documents. Performs veno-puncture in compliance with hospital policy. Demonstrates the ability to reconstruct and process all procedures done in the department. Answers the telephone in a professional manner, identifying oneself and the department at the start of the call. Employee will comply with the principles of Infection Control and Aseptic Technique. Management of Time and Resources: Completes work assignments within an acceptable time frame. Uses time and resources to the best possible advantage for successful completion of job responsibilities. Develops and maintains efficient working relationships. Is reliable in respect to attendance. Is reliable in respect to punctuality. Recognizes the importance of team efforts and partners with others to achieve positive outcomes.

Pay Range:

$41.08-$60.53

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Work Type:

days

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East