USA
1 day ago
Nuclear Medicine Technologist 1-Inpatient
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. **Job Location (Full Address):** 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 **Opening:** Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500219 Imaging Sciences-Nuc Med Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URCF 215 H Compensation Range: $39.82 - $52.62 _The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._ **Responsibilities:** GENERAL PURPOSE: Trains and receives regular direct supervision or guidance from a more senior technologist while performing Nuclear Medicine studies in a safe and efficient manner, completing all associated paper and computer documentation while providing high quality images for radiologist interpretation. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** + Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. + Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). + Ensures proper imaging techniques related to patients age and ability to understand procedure (sight, hearing needs, ability to cooperate) to ensure image quality is successfully obtained. + Reviews patient information and interpretation of data to confirm an appropriate plan and intervention specific for age related needs and provision of care. + Performs nuclear medicine imaging and therapy in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. + Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results. + Orders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. + Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies in the Clinical Nuclear Medicine rooms. **MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** + 1 year of relevant experience preferred + Or equivalent combination of education and experience **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS** + CNMT - Certified Nuclear Med Tech by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) upon hire required or + CRT - Certified Radiologic Technologist Registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) upon hire required and + NMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Tech by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) upon hire required + Maintenance of current NYS licensure required + BCLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification upon hire required **EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:** The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. 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