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Nuclear Medicine Tech Sign on Bonus $15000

Stamford Health

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#Troubleshooting #Education #Inventory #Patient Care #Equipment #Workflow #Nuclear Medicine #Imaging #Demographic Information #Clinical Diagnosis

Part Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Location

Stamford, Connecticut

Quick overview

The Nuclear Medicine Tech is responsible for performing all aspects of Nuclear Medicine imaging to ensure high-quality studies for physician review. They also coordinate images and assist in managing departmental workflow in the absence of the supervisor.

Requirements summary

The job requires the technician to verify equipment functionality and ensure consistency in patient requisitions. Participation in student instruction and staff education is also expected.

Workflow ManagementInventory MonitoringEquipment TroubleshootingPatient IdentificationIn-Service EducationStudent InstructionNuclear Medicine Imaging

Job description

The Nuclear Medicine technologist performs a variety of diagnostic procedures and therapeutic treatments using radioactive materials and electronic equipment in accordance with established procedures and standards.
Operates scanning equipment, digital imaging software (PACS), prepares patient room, measuring and survey equipment, supplies and medications.
Prepares daily schedule and orders radiopharmaceuticals for the next day of service.
Rotates between all nuclear sites and covers call hours when scheduled.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Daily testing the full range of all inter-related equipment prior to procedure to verify in good working order.

Provides simple troubleshooting and makes adjustments to equipment.

Identifies each patient, reviews each patient’s requisition, either hard copy or in computer system, for consistency of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis and all demographic information.

Performs all aspects of Nuclear Medicine imaging in order to provide high quality studies for review by physician.

Coordinates nuclear medicine images to ensure the quality and continuity of patient care and assists with the management of the workflow of the department to ensure the completion of work assignments in the absence of the nuclear medicine supervisor.

Contributes to the efficient operations of the department.

Provides proper notification for absence or tardiness.

Monitors inventory of supplies and notifies appropriate supervisor when stock is low.

Participates in instruction of students, and in-service education for staff members. #RAD123