Nuclear Med Technologist

About the role

As a Nuclear Medical Technologist, you play an important part in high-quality nuclear medicine procedures needed to deliver quality care to our patients. Performs all diagnostic exams, quality assurance procedures, the receipt, administration, and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals, and records all data on the appropriate computerized information system.

Responsibilities

• Establishes a safe and secure environment for patients.
• Maintains the radiopharmacy and radiopharmacy information system.
• Ensures that nuclear imaging equipment is in optimal working condition.
• Responsible for on-call coverage of the modality.
• Consults with Nuclear Imaging Radiologist regarding procedures.
• Follows departmental radiation safety procedures.
• Follows departmental image acquisition/analysis, RIS/PACS procedures.
• Responsible for back-up Nuclear Cardiology Technologists as determined by the Chief Technologist, Non-Invasive Cardiology and Nuclear Imaging.
• Attends hospital and departmental meetings and in-service training.
• Excellent customer service behaviors will be expected, and employee will be held accountable thereof.
• Assists the Med Physicist with QA/QC as required by the NYSDOH and American College of Radiology.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• A bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine or completion of a certification program is required.
• ARRT and/or NMTCB Certification within 3 months of hire
• NYS License in Radiologic Technology in the area of Nuclear Medicine is required, OR must hold a NYS permit and obtain licensure within 6 months of hire.
• Continuing education classes.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience preferred.
• EDUCATION:
• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
• For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
• Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
• PAY RANGE:
• $39.00 - $52.00
• CITY:
• Rochester
• POSTAL CODE:
• 14626

Benefits

Additional Information

STATUS: Full time LOCATION: Unity Hospital - 1555 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626 DEPARTMENT: Nuclear Medicine SCHEDULE: M-F; schedule will fall within 6:30 am - 4:30 pm. On call: Evening/Night, Weekends, Holidays

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