Nuclear Medical Tech - Per Diem

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.Performs diversified Nuclear Medicine duties involving the use of radioisotopes for therapeutic and imaging protocols. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• Performs all Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Performs test and maintenance procedures on equipment and apparatus.
• Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for administration and administers to patient.
• Maintains records in accordance with NRC license/Regulatory guidelines for radiation safety.
• Monitors Hot Lab and department radiation levels.
• Orders supplies and radiopharmaceuticals as required.
• Instructs Hospital personnel on proper handling of isotopes and procedures in the event of contamination.
• Assists with the training of new staff, residents and students.
• Plans and/or implements care for assigned patients.
• Accurately enters all applicable information and charges for procedures.
• Contributes to an effective quality management and quality control program for assigned area that is consistent with overall departmental/hospital quality management plan.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduation from an approved program in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

EXPERIENCE

Experience in Nuclear Medicine Technology. Additional experience in PET imaging is preferred

LICENSURE

CNMT Certification.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. They may frequently be required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. They may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

YNHHS Requisition ID 164577