Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Description

NUCLEAR MED TECH - PRN - OPPORTUNITY AT THE NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL

Come join our growing and dynamic team as we provide best in class patient care at the NMH. This is a union role requiring only 2 shifts per month. All you need is :

Summary:

Utilizes radiopharmaceuticals and related instruments to measure the concentration in various organ systems for the diagnosis and treatment of specific pathological disorders.

This position mandates that this technologist be credentialed as a Nuclear Medicine addition this position will be split between Danbury Hospital Danbury Hospital Medical Arts Center (DHMAC) and New Milford Hospital.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs all Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT procedures including general and cardiac imaging procedures wet lab procedures and computer analysis uses proper and efficient patient positioning and imaging. Communicates with radiologists and fellow technologists Performs all Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT procedures and accurately calculates results.

2. Patient Care/Safety and Communication Criteria A: Screens patient for contraindications to exam checks for special instructions and correct examination. Patient Care/Safety and Communication Criteria B: Pleasantly greets patients introduces self to patient and properly identifies patient. Patient Care/Safety and Communication Criteria C: Explains procedure to patient. Patient Care/Safety and Communication Criteria D: Properly monitors patient throughout procedure and provide efficient compassionate patient care.

3. Performs daily QC of all equipment and reports negative findings to supervisor or RSO. Completes daily weekly quarterly and yearly equipment QA and QC procedures. Notifies vendor of any equipment problems and notifies supervisor of service calls and repairs.

4. Radiopharmaceutical order receipt preparation administration and handling; Stock and Inventory Properly receives prepares and documents radiopharmaceutical information. Radiopharmaceutical receipt preparation administration and handling. Administers and documents radiopharmaceutical information. Radiopharmaceutical receipt preparation administration and handling. Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies of drugs and radiopharmaceuticals. Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies; laundry; venipuncture supplies; tapes; etc.

5. Obtains and completes patient clinical history as it pertains to Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT exam. Completes allyï½s clerical records. Documents exam information record logs and completes patient dose log. Performs office procedures in absence of clerical support.

6. Attends staff meetings in-service programs and orients new staff on request. Maintains CPR RTN or CNMT Certification Maintains appropriate level of CE credits for ARRT and ACR Nuclear Medicine Certification

7. Aids in maintaining a clean and contamination-free department. Performs weekly wipe tests. Performs monthly Environmental Rounds.

8. Abides by all NRC DPH DEEP and TJC hospital and department rules and regulations Hospital Adheres to ALARA and radiation safety rules & regulations.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Other Information:

* Certified Nuclear Medicine Tech

* Experience in PET/CT scanning preferred

* Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Program

Nuclear Medicine Registry Eligible.

Education

Derived Education

Nonessential:
* Technical School

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 196

Department: Pet Scan DHMAC

Exempt: No

Salary Range:$54.73shift differentials Hourly