Nuclear/Cardio Nuclear Technician

Imaging Services Technician

Under direction and supervision of Registered Nurse, assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) and behavioral coping skills, provides clinical intervention, and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares patient for examination.
• Explains procedure in layman terms to relieve patient of anxiety.
• Ensures patient is screened according to protocol, and assures consent for the procedure has been obtained, when necessary.
• Positions patient on examination table for optimum testing procedure and conditions.
• Performs nuclear and nuclear cardiology procedures as prescribed by ordering physician. Sets-up equipment to administer prescribed procedure in timely fashion.
• Calculates, prepares and dispenses radiopharmaceuticals to patient. Documents radiopharmaceuticals dispensed.
• Monitors patient condition during examination, recognizing and reporting abnormal changes.
• Obtains images of anatomical area of interest, utilizing proper techniques to ensure appropriate views are captured.
• Collects all pertinent data and calculations for physician interpretation.
• May determines need for more extensive evaluations beyond preliminary instructions.
• Acknowledges and reviews images in computer system. Ensures accuracy of all patient data. Processes imaging and prints CDs, as required.
• Gathers previous related patient reports, as required.
• Performs regular maintenance and calibration of Nuclear Medicine apparatus and auxiliary equipment.
• Adheres to Infection Control guidelines in the performance of duties. Maintains cleanliness of work area, equipment and accessories.
• Performs related duties as required.

Work Shift: 8:00AM -4:00PM /Flex Days (PER DIEM)

Job Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program, required.
• Current New York State Department of Health licensure as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, required.
• R.T. (N) registration with American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) OR CNMT registration with Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required.
• Prior Nuclear Medicine experience, preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, required.

Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).