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Smilow Cancer Hospital · 2 months ago

Nuc Med Technologist

Bridgeport, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Smilow Cancer Hospital is committed to providing quality medical care centered on the patient's needs. The Nuc Med Technologist performs diversified Nuclear Medicine duties involving the use of radioisotopes for therapeutic and imaging protocols, ensuring safety and accuracy in procedures and equipment.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Performs all Nuclear Medicine procedures

Demonstrates competent and proficient use of the Hospital Picture Achieving System (PACS) as observed by the supervisor and Radiologist

Performs test and maintenance procedures on equipment and apparatus

Regularly checks equipment for operational readiness, safety and accuracy as indicated by random review of maintenance log

Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for administration and administers to patient

Readies radiopharmaceuticals in accordance to prescribed dose as observed by Radiologist

Maintains records in accordance with NRC license/Regulatory guidelines for radiation safety

Completes required records as outlined by the NRC license as indicated by random quarterly review of records

Monitors Hot Lab and department radiation levels

Performs wipe test in all areas of department according to protocol as observed by supervisor

Orders supplies and radiopharmaceuticals as required

Maintains an efficient level of inventory as observed by supervisor

Instructs Hospital personnel on proper handling of isotopes and procedures in the event of contamination

Willingly and conscientiously provides instruction to other personnel as assigned and observed by supervisor

Assists with the training of new staff, residents and students

Participates in the orientation of new staff, students and radiology residents as required and observed by supervisor

Plans and/or implements care for assigned patients

Demonstrates knowledge of developmental stages from adolescence to old age and applies developmental theories/concepts when planning and implementing care for the adult patient as observed by supervisor and as indicated by feedback from staff

Accurately enters all applicable information and charges for procedures

Enters all patients ordered information into the RIS according to department protocol as observed by the manager

Contributes to an effective quality management and quality control program for assigned area that is consistent with overall departmental/hospital quality management plan

Monitors Q.A. activities in accordance to section plan as observed by supervisor

Patient Satisfaction: ED & Inpatient scores Inpatient Wait Time: ED Wait Time: ED Courtesy:

Chaperone patients when necessary

Qualification

CNMT CertificationNuclear Medicine proceduresPACS proficiencyRadiopharmaceutical preparationRadiation safety compliancePatient care planningQuality managementInstruction skills