Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET/CT)

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET/CT) - Stony Brook Radiology, UFPC

Location: Stony Brook, NY

Schedule: Full Time

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:30 AM - 4 PM

Pay: $50.19 - $57.39

Our compensation philosophy aims to provide marketable compensation programs and to compensate employees based on relevant experience and education. Individual compensation discussions begin during the hiring process and may occur during job review and promotional opportunities. Salaries vary depending on experience, education and current market for the position. Human Resources determines the external and internal equitable salary for each employee.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents Stony Brook CPMP's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting

Responsibilities

Position Summary: The Department of Radiology is seeking a licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist. This position requires the technologist to perform nuclear medicine exams more specific to PET/CT, to be creative and responsible for providing excellence in clinical care as well as providing quality radiographs for the provider to make a diagnosis. The technologist must work efficiently and professionally, as he/she is a representative of the Radiology department to provide services for other departments and referring physicians. The incumbent will need to work independently the majority of the time, with limited to no supervision. The technologist will be responsible for the operation of the Hot Lab and maintain all regulatory records, transferring and positioning patients, applying radioisotopes, assist physician in the administration of medications, and process images.

Job Duties & Essential Functions:

• Perform Nuclear Medicine/ PET/CT Radiological exams at a technical level, not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.
• Perform a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis.
• Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures, as required.
• Transfers and positions, provides immobilization devices, as required, to produce diagnostic imaging.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
• Selects and operates equipment as directed.
• Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Performs QA to images and facilitate in the delivery of the images and exams to the PAC's system for dictation.
• Assist physician in the administration of opaque media when needed.
• Practice sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination.
• Responsible for delegating areas of authority in the performance of routine or special procedures.
• May be responsible for specific areas of instruction in the school of technology and ancillary personnel.
• In the absence of a supervisor or senior technologist, he/she may be designated as acting supervisor.
• Assist in performing first aid.
• Conduct periodic quality control tests.
• Participate or conduct research in required specialty.
• Maintain adequate records as directed.
• Maintain order and cleanliness.
• Secures and returns supplies.
• Cooperates with all personnel in the proper conduct of the department.
• Rotates within the department and other departments and by shift as required
• Maintains ethical relationships.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental rules and regulations.
• May be required to assist in the development of technical factors.
• May assist in the use of a variety of equipment or procedures, not routinely taught.
• Participate in in-service programs.
• Participate in annual recertification training, compliance training, HIPPA training.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Required Education & Qualifications:

• The candidate must have a high school diploma and be a graduate of an accredited Radiology program.
• Licensed in the State of New York in Nuclear Medicine.
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Registration (N) from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Basic Life Certification (BLS) from the American Heart Association or able to obtain within 3 months of employment.
• Must have excellent communications skills.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with patients, staff and medical providers. The employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. This position is active and requires the employee to constantly move about in the office to assist patients, staff and medical providers. Any additional physical demands will be outlined and provided by management.

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of CPMP.