Nuclear Medicine Technologist

2 days ago

Great Neck, New York, United States Optum Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team at Optum. As a key member of our diagnostic imaging team, you will be responsible for performing routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures and examinations for radiological diagnosis.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures and examinations for radiological diagnosis
  • Administer radio-pharmaceuticals and medications for patient imaging and therapeutic procedures
  • Operate computed tomography (CT) scanners that are used in conjunction with nuclear medicine procedures
  • Demonstrate competency performing all nuclear medicine procedures and the operation of all related equipment
  • Provide images, data analysis and patient information for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic procedures
  • Process data and enhancing digital images using advanced computer technology
  • Evaluate images to determine the technical quality and calibration of instrumentation
  • Evaluate new protocols
  • Assist in the completion of the accreditation process for American College of Radiology (ACR) every 3 years
  • Maintain communication with radiologists and other physicians, patients and their families, and other persons
  • Perform quality control and reporting tasks, setting up and conducting procedures, maintain day-to-day schedules, assisting radiologist, and contributing to the efficient operation of the department assuring the quality and continuity of patient care
  • Acquire patients' chart data/requisition and reviews both to determine correct room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems, contraindications to the study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs
  • Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and safety
  • Maintain quality standards as it relates to HIPPA regulations
  • Maintain CPR accreditation
  • Demonstrate a positive patient experience; share information with patients, providing knowledge about the procedure; ensuring they are aware of follow-up steps and requirements
  • Demonstrate a positive experience from the referring providers; providing excellent quality
  • Consistently submit images of diagnostic quality without recommendation of additional image acquisition; performs quality assurance on images and equipment; demonstrates competency in utilizing systems
  • Make decisions authoritatively and wisely after adequately contemplating various available courses of action
  • Contribute to efficient out-patient Operations, maximizing the productivity of assigned modality
  • Observe patient for vital signs during examination
  • Utilize sterile techniques preventing contamination
  • Identify anatomical orientation on all required images and assures proper file identification on all images
  • Review each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of patients following the procedure
  • Demonstrate teamwork; interacts in a positive manner with employees and contributes to a collaborative work environment
  • Meet or exceed deadlines, follows through, demonstrating accountability, flexibility and adaptability
  • Enhance professional growth and maintain certifications, registration and active CME's through education programs, conferences, and workshops
Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) certification
  • Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (PET technologists only)
  • CT Certification within 180 days of hire
  • 1+ years of experience
Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiology, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
  • Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Demonstrated ability to adequately use, or learn to use, the department's computerized system and its associated devices
Physical Demands
  • Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time
  • Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to assist patients weighing 300 pounds or more and place them in appropriate positions for operation of equipment
  • Requires eyesight correctable to 20/20 to operate equipment and review images

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