Reg. Nuclear Technologist
Reg. Nuclear Technologist
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Job Description
Overview
Under the direction of the Director of Nuclear Cardiology Imaging and/or Senior Nuclear Imaging Tech. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require minimum independent ingenuity and initiative in utilization of radionuclides for diagnosis and therapy of disease in humans.
Responsibilities
-Receiving and preparing patients for Nuclear Imaging testing and filling in proper form and documentation required in computer system.
-Positions and transfers patients; provides immobilization devices asrequired. Preparing placement of IV lines.
-Prepare radioactive tracer compounds for patient use.
-Equipment calibration and radioisotope assay operations.
-Maintains records of radioisotopes receipt usage storage and disposal in accordance with local state and federal regulations.
-Maintain established department policies and procedures objectivesquality assurance program safety environmental and infection control standards.
-Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance to hospital policy.
-In the absence of Supervisor or Senior Technologist may be designated as Technologist in-charge.
-Follows Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QC/QA) procedures as per departmental policy and maintains QC/QA records.
-Participates in on-the-job training program for Cardiology fellows and new employees in handling radioactive pharmaceuticals and Nuclear Cardiac Imaging.
-Coordinates and maintain Nuclear Cardiac Imaging lab supply inventory.
-Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
-Attendance and punctuality (Start of work and return to work from breaks and lunch) is maintained in accordance with hospital policy.
Qualifications
-Licensed by New York.
-Certification by the American Registry for Radiologic Technologist(ARRT-N) or the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB).
-Minimum one(1) year in a clinical experience in Nuclear Cardiac Imaging.
Employment Type
Full-Time
