Nuclear Medicine Technologist

3 weeks ago


Clifton, New Jersey, United States Summit Health Inc Full time
About Our Company
We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying healthcare and bringing a more connected kind of care.

Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes, and virtually through our operating companies.

When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make healthcare better for all.

We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights, and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care.


Job Summary

Essential Job Functions:
Prepares and injects radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic imaging procedures according to Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations and department policies.

Measures concentrations of radioactive isotopes in specific body areas to obtain information for use by radiologists in diagnosing patients' illnesses.

Performs cardiac nuclear studies, including stress MUGA, Thallium, and non-gated Technetium studies. Assists physicians with procedures as required.
Gives reports to physicians for review/interpretation within the time frame specified by the department.
Programs computer for each procedure.
Documents reason for test and any known allergies.
Employs proper aseptic techniques in IV insertion and administration.
Manages nuclear schedule for best utilization of time, patient flow, and patient needs.
Performs daily/weekly quality assurance procedures, calibration, and flood analysis on equipment according to manufacturer's guidelines.

Troubleshoots minor problems, reports other problems, and those requiring repair service to supervisors, clinical managers, and physicians.

Performs cardiac nuclear studies, including stress MUGA, Thallium, and non-gated Technetium studies. Assists physicians with procedures as required.
Acquires clear images appropriate for studies. Accurately gates studies when required.
Performs departmental surveys to ensure compliance with radiation standards for SMG, NRC, and EPA.
Follows proper procedures for spills and decontamination; reports contamination to appropriate authorities and regulatory commissions.

Orders and logs appropriate information regarding receipt of radioactive materials and pharmaceuticals and disposes of radioisotopes according to industry standards and regulations.

Updates nuclear policies and procedures to reflect current techniques and best practices.
Adheres to the nuclear/ProSolv workflow, including preparing preliminary reports for cardiologists.
Archives images according to SMG procedure.

General Job Functions:
Perform QA on a daily basis, as required.
Demonstrates understanding of emergency procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of safety-related work behaviors to ensure safe job performance and maintenance of a safe work environment.
Other duties as required.

Physical Job Requirements:
Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into account.
Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
Dexterity of hands and fingers.
Balance is maintained during climbing, bending, and/or reaching
Endurance (e.g., continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

Environmental Risks:
Chemicals, chemotherapy, and fumes
Loud noises
Vibration
Extreme temperatures
Confined spaces

Allergens:
Dust, mold, and/or pollen

Magnetic fields
Radiation
Sharps
Latex
Combative patients/visitors

Blood-borne Pathogens:
Exposure to infectious hazards, blood, body fluids, non-intact skin, or tissue on only
Contact with patients or patient specimens are possible.
Unplanned or unexpected exposure.

Education, Certification, Computer, and Training Requirements:
High school diploma/GED required. Associates or bachelor's degree preferred.
BLS certification required.
0-1 years experience. 2-4 years experience preferred.
IV certification required. ARRT and CMNT required.
Ability to perform nuclear medicine procedures.
Ability to prepare and inject radioactive isotopes
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills required.
Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy required.
Ability to use problem-solving, critical thinking, and priority-setting skills required.
Experience with imaging equipment, dose calibrator, Geiger counter - cutie pie CGM meter preferred.
Experience with Well & Probe Uptake System and Lead Syringe Shields & Lab Coats preferred.
Experience with standard office equipment (phone, fax, copy machine, scanner, email/voice mail) preferred.
Experience with standard office technology in a Windows-based environment preferred.

Travel:
Travel to satellite locations as needed

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