Nuc Med Technologist II

3 weeks ago

North Pownal VT United States Albany Medical Center Full time

Department/Unit:

Nuclear Medicine

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

***Sign on Bonus Available: $15K over 3 years***

Salary Range: $38.54-$63.58 (salary commensurate with experience)

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist under the direction of the Supervisor and Director of Imaging and Related Services performs technical procedures and assists in the clinical evaluation and care of the patients. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist utilizes their modality to create diagnostic images and provide their patients with a safe positive experience. In radiation producing modalities, technologists practice and enforce the radiation safety measures in New York State Department of Health code part 16. Technologists support teaching and continued learning as the technology changes for both them and others. The technologist prepares and administers dosages of radiopharmaceuticals. The technologist prepares and positions patients for scanning and operates nuclear medicine instruments and imaging equipment, including SPECT/CT or PET/CT scanner. The technologist is responsible for radiation safety and quality control procedures, disposal of radioactive materials, and monitoring work areas and patient rooms to ensure that levels of radioactive materials are in accordance with NY State regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Maintains competent imaging skills in practicing modality and strives to grow and develop, creating a professional, progressive Imaging Department with a positive atmosphere.
  • Practices in compliance with Hospital/Departmental policy as well as New York State and accrediting agency’s standards.
  • Assists Physicians in all aspects of procedures in their assigned area.
  • Provides a safe, positive experience for the patient.
  • Actively supports AMCH and the Imaging Department in maintaining proper accreditations.
  • On-call responsibilities and doses preparation in the hot lab when covering.
  • Starts IV lines and administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients.
  • Enters patient data into computer systems accurately.


Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
  • Associate's Degree of an approved two-year AMA Nuclear Medicine School - required
  • 4-6 years of related experience - required
  • Independently able to perform; Supports inexperienced NMTs
  • Can handle the complex patient; Demonstrates command of clinical imaging acquisition and processing software
  • Positive leadership skills; Acts as a resource, mentor, and preceptor
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure/protocol manuals, document required information/data on established forms, communicate cooperatively and effectively to patients, family members, employees and others, listen well, take direction and to engage in interactive dialogues with others, and seek out the input of others to achieve common goals
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, compute rate, ratio, and percent, perform appropriate quantitative analysis for patient imaging procedures, and decay correct and calculate dose volumes and activities
  • Ability to be honest, to be punctual, and to perform the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC and the tenets of the profession, accurate with data entry, exam documentation, and to use good judgment when performing the functions of the job or when interacting with others, accept direction, carry out orders, to work cooperatively with others, and to avoid the creation of unnecessary conflict, adhere to AMC’s policies, procedures and practices, and to utilize AMC’s problem-solving processes for resolving grievances or disagreements, and anticipate and resolve potential problems to ensure the continuity of appropriate patient care.
  • Identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, improve job performance through continuing education, and make appropriate adjustments based on situational needs and challenges
  • (N) ARDMS or ARRT - Nuclear Med Tech Upon Hire - required
  • NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Tech Upon Hire - required

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Physical Demands

  • Standing - Constantly
  • Walking - Constantly
  • Sitting - Rarely
  • Lifting - Frequently
  • Carrying - Frequently
  • Pushing - Occasionally
  • Pulling - Occasionally
  • Climbing - Occasionally
  • Balancing - Occasionally
  • Stooping - Frequently
  • Kneeling - Frequently
  • Crouching - Frequently
  • Crawling - Occasionally
  • Reaching - Frequently
  • Handling - Frequently
  • Grasping - Frequently
  • Feeling - Constantly
  • Talking - Constantly
  • Hearing - Constantly
  • Repetitive Motions - Constantly
  • Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly


Working Conditions

  • Extreme cold - Rarely
  • Extreme heat - Rarely
  • Humidity - Rarely
  • Wet - Rarely
  • Noise - Constantly
  • Hazards - Frequently
  • Temperature Change - Rarely
  • Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
  • Vibration - Rarely


Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center

Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:
Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

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