Nuclear Medicine Technologist
hace 2 meses
Bridgewater
Job Description Join the country’s leading Cardiac PET provider! Cardiac Imaging Inc. (CII) is looking for talented and ambitious professionals to join our dynamic team and improve patient outcomes across the nation. Despite heart disease being the leading cause of death in the US, most physicians and patients do not have access to the leading technology in Cardiology. At CII, our mission is to create a more accessible healthcare system by enabling all physicians to treat their patients with the most advanced technology – all from the comfort of their own practice. Our innovative team drives this mission forward each and every day with our Mobile and Fixed Cardiac PET Solutions. As we continue to grow, we currently have a tremendous opportunity for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist who is up for the challenge. Summary/Objective: The Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares, administers and measures radioactive isotopes in diagnostic cardiac studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for preparing stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculating doses to be administered by cardiologists. Essential Functions: • Administers radiopharmaceuticals intravenously to detect or treat cardiac related diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a cardiologist., • Calculates, measures and records radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician’s prescription., • Ensures and maintains quality control in regard to patient care and equipment usage., • Performs quality control checks on laboratory equipment, meters, and/or cameras, log into system, follow appropriate procedures for addressing and documenting issues., • Maintains and calibrates radioisotope and laboratory equipment; send out for calibration as needed, • Disposes of radioactive materials and stores radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures., • Processes cardiac function studies, using computer., • Prepares radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients., • Records and processes results of procedures., • Explains test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures., • Complete system/document backup at end of each scan day, • Document monthly supply inventory and submit to Corporate, • Meet with RSO quarterly, • Inventory and submit supply lists in a timely manner, • Communicates all issues to provider, Supervisor, and Corporate Office, • Ensure mobile unit is clean and orderly, all staff is appropriately attired and wearing personal dosimeter(s), • Ensure all signage, licenses, Chemtrec, and ACR related documentation is up to date, received, signed and/or filed; ensure all paperwork is printed and available for monthly inspections, • Performs other related duties as required and assigned. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to move independently and comfortably on board mobile unit. Must be able to lift 30 lbs. and be able to push/pull mobile equipment weighing up to 300 lbs. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job . • Physical activity – talking, hearing, grasping, fingering, and repetitive motion., • Medium work – Must be able to lift 30 pounds and be able to pull/pull mobile equipment weighing up to 300 lbs. Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time., • Associate’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine from an approved program, • Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and state certification, as applicable; applicable certification is required and must be maintained, • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required and must be maintained, • Nuclear Cardiology experience preferred, • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and Practice Management Systems experience, • Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional manner and in a team-oriented environment, • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, • Strong problem-solving skills, • Approachable and confident bedside manner, • Ability to learn company policies and adhere to them in the performance of all assigned duties and communicate any compliance deviations to management in a timely manner, • Travel required within the New York and New Jersey
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Washington Road, 08805, Bridgewater