Radiologic Technologist: Nuclear Medicine - Per Diem & Contracts

Perform imaging procedures utilizing appropriate equipment and technique.

Responsibilities:

• Perform imaging procedures utilizing appropriate equipment and technique

• Positions patients appropriately

• Positions camera close to patient

• Performs appropriate imaging for body site

• Collects significant procedure counts for adequate imaging

• Administration of appropriate radiopharmaceuticals safely under the direction of the nuclear medicine physician

• Wears monitoring badges

• Utilizes shielding

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals by appropriate route

• Preparation and Safe handling of Radiopharmaceuticals

• Wears appropriate lab attire Dispensing radiopharmaceuticals

• Wears protective gear (gloves)

• Utilizes lead shielding

• Utilizes other shielding as appropriate (e.g.; plastic )

• Process data and archives

• Processes SPECT acquisitions using appropriate filters

• Processes Renal studies

• Makes copies of images as requested

• Transfers studies to network

• Archives data and verifies its receipt in PACS

• Scans all relevant documents into PACS

• Perform quality control on imaging and gamma counting equipment

• Performs QC procedures when assigned; Analyzes results & advises Manager of possible problems

• Receipt of radiopharmaceuticals

• Dispensing radiopharmaceuticals

• Reconstitution of kits

• Documents dose administered to patients

• Documents disposal of radiopharmaceuticals

• Provide safe and appropriate patient care

• Positions patients minimizing discomfort

• Places patients on imaging equipment safely

• Responsive to patients' concerns regarding placement within gamma camera

• Maintains a clean and safe work environment

• Stores supplies in appropriate areas

• Keeps work area clean

• Replaces surface barriers that prevent spread of radioactive contamination

• Recycles lead back to vendor

• Performs related duties, as required

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED, required. Completion of two (2) years American Medical Association approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology, required. Bachelor's degree preferred

• Licensed by the State of New York to practice Nuclear Medicine, required

• BLS through the American Heart Association

• Certified by the ARRT or NMTCB, required.

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