Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Summary Provides health care services using radionuclides to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs nuclear medicine procedures, and related techniques producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed practitioner. Trains and orients new nuclear technology staff. Maintains responsibility for security of hot lab and radioactive materials, including creating and maintaining Radiation Safety procedures, and ensuring all radioactive doses are logged and documented. Population served based on scope of services in the department. Responsibilities Performs exams following modality specific protocols resulting in high quality images using appropriate imaging techniques. Demonstrates working knowledge of any and all modality specific ancillary equipment such as laser camera, fluoroscopic equipment, contrast injectors, QC phantoms, Gus cleaning units, CR readers PAC’s/RIS workstations, CAD workstations, dose calibrators, and flood sources. Appropriate storage, handling and administration of modality specific contrast agents including barium, iodinated oral contrast, and intravenous contrast agents. Maintains documentation and insures accuracy of all pertinent patient and procedural data such as patient history, exam title, patient demographics, laterality markers, and modality specific questionnaires and screening tools. Prepares patient for procedure: providing instructions to obtain desired results. Gain cooperation and minimize anxiety as per patient education standards. Applies safety principles to minimize risks to patient, self, and others. Following established standards such as Alara, Image Gently, and MRI safety. Conducts ongoing patient assessment including monitoring of the patient’s condition and assuming the responsibility for provision of physical or psychological needs during procedures ensuring patient safety. Provides pre and post procedure patient education. Assists as needed to perform modality specific QA/QC procedures ensuring equipment operates within manufacturers and regulatory guidelines. Assumes responsibility of assigned area assuring all rooms are clean, stocked with supplies, and meet the standards set by each modality. Participates in modality specific PI Plan. Contributes to the efficient operation of the department through communication either written or verbal with lead technologist training to equipment, patients and other staff members. Demonstrates computer literacy and application with computer programs that include HIS, RIS, PACS and ancillary CAD applications. Displays analytical and basic problem solving skills. Essential Job Qualifications Graduate from an A.M.A. approved school of Nuclear Medicine. Licensed as a Radiologic Technologist (effective 2009). Experience preferred. NYS DOH License R.T. (N), (A.R.R.T (N) or NMTCB or CNM. Working Conditions Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc. Company: Northern Dutchess Hospital Org Unit: 1340 Department: Nuclear Medicine Exempt: No Range: $53.97-$82.12 #J-18808-Ljbffr