Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Shifts:Varied | Per DiemVaried weekday 7am-7pm, Varied weekends 7am-4pmDay | Full Time10:00 am-6:00 pm weekends as needed

Position SummaryPerforms routine and some special procedure imaging. Prepares patient for procedures. Assists radiologists when needed. Prepares, operates and cares for the equipment being used. Develops/processes film/CDs when needed. Adheres to established radiology “standards of care”. Applies principles of radiation protection, when appropriate to minimize exposure to patient, self and others. Assumes responsibility for assigned area and duties. Adheres to hospital wide customer service programs. Performs other duties as assigned, such as quality assurance.Performs diagnostic and some special procedure medical radiographic images utilizing CT assistance. Exercises professional judgment in performance of procedures.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Include the Following: Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations, observing different and special requirements for each protocol including proper documentation on images and required body part questionnairesAssumes responsibilities for designated areas and/ or procedures and produces good technical images, reviewing completed exams for quality, completeness for the type of test orderedAssists physicians during procedures as necessaryPerforms equipment quality assurance and calibrations as needed, orders suppliesMay be required to work in case of emergency procedures or when situations arise in the department. Works on call, holiday, overtime and/or day, evening and overnight shift coverage to help maintain adequate and safe coverage for the departmentMaintains the cleanliness of all work areas, equipment and accessories. Reports all malfunctioning equipment to Bio Med or supervisor.Processes films, or prints CD’s if neededPerforms routine office duties, such as answering phones, checking previous reports/ films, documents information on patients’ request, Meditech or hospital RIS and PACs digital x-ray systemNotifies transport when patients are ready to be picked up or returned to floorsShows radiologist films and calls reports to the attending physician and documents communications if necessary (wet readings)May be assigned as an instructor or preceptorTreats all people/staff in a professional and courteous manner, upholding the hospitals behavioural standards.Introduces self and educates each patient or family member regarding the examination that is ordered.Knowledgeable and skilful in providing care, based on age, physical and psychosocial needs of different patient populations including neonate/newborn, paediatric/adolescent, adults and geriatric groupsPerforms other related duties as required, attends staff meetings and in-servicesDuties and hours may change according to the needs of the department or hospitalPerforms all other related duties as assigned

Education& Experience Requirements High School Diploma/GED requiredNuclear Medicine Technologist must be a graduate of an allied health education and accredited radiography school or equivalent.NY State DOH Licensure required. ARRT certification and /or NMTCB preferred.CPR certified preferred