Nuclear Medicine Technician Allied Nuclear Medicine Apply
DECEMBER 29TH STARTNuclear Medicine TechnologistShift: Tuesday - Friday 10-hour day shift; 6am-430pm. No call, no weekendsOne year Nuclear Medicine experience requiredGraduate of a Nuclear Medicine Technology programNYS license/registration, requiredARRT or CNMT certification in Nuclear Medicine requiredCPR certification requiredCameras: Siemens C Cam and Siemens Intivo Spect/CTUnder general supervision, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals; performs high quality testing on patients utilizing special training in the safe use of radioactive materials, sophisticated imaging equipment and knowledge in delivering quality health care to the patient care with no age limitations.Review provider's orders and consults with the Radiologist as necessary. Completes all departmental processes for resulting and documentation of exams. Demonstrates a complete working knowledge of all equipment located within the Nuclear Medicine department. Prepares, calibrates, documents accurately and administers radiopharmaceuticals for administration by injection, ingestion, and inhalation methods. Ability to perform SPECT imaging. Maintains a daily activities log. Ensures appropriate storage and ordering of supplies for the Nuclear Medicine area. Monitors and reports supply in shortage and special-order items. Performs visual preventive safety inspections and conducts daily quality assurance tests on all equipment. Identifies any problems and communicates to the immediate supervisor. Evaluates recorded images for technical quality. Demonstrates anatomy under investigation through proper positioning. Provides radiation protection to patients, staff and self-according to prescribed safety standards and effectively operates radiation detection equipment

