Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob SummaryThe Nuclear Medicine Technologist operates nuclear detection and imaging equipment and prepares radiopharmaceuticals for Nuclear Radiologic studies by following professional and departmental protocols to provide the physician diagnostic images to identify andor plan appropriate treatment for the patients condition Reports to Clinical Nuclear Medical SupervisorResponsibilitiesOperates nuclear detection and imaging equipment and prepares radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear radiologic studies Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures on identified patients according to department procedures and protocols and in accordance with NRC regulations by selecting anatomic and technical factors accurately and operating cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patients body to create diagnostic imagesPrepares and positions patients for exam Injects and images patients with proper isotopes Monitors patients while scanningOrders prepares administers and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols Adheres to standards for radiation safety and for appropriate waste separation and disposal of radioactive agents by performing specific tasks mandated by the NRC in order to maintain compliance with NRC licenser regulationsAdheres to HIPPA OSHA and NRC guidelines regarding radiation protection patient protection and record keepingReviews physicians order and patients CPOE requisition for completeness by reviewing the clinical information pertinent laboratory results and the patients chart to ensure the correct procedure is performed and the proper patient preparation administeredAssesses the appropriateness of requested exams by using pre established guidelines for exam ordering to ensure that the exam is performed accurately the first time Interviews patient for medical history Reviews images for quality and abnormalities Adheres to HIPPA OSHA and NRC guidelines regarding radiation protection patient protection and record keeping Exhibits proficient IV skillsPerforms quality control tests on imaging equipment hot lab equipment and radiopharmaceuticals by checking equipment performance and quality of agents administered in accordance with department standards to ensure the integrity of the system and patient safety Appropriately responds to any emergencies related to radioactive materialsAppropriately maintains exam rooms supplies and equipment according to performance standards Maintains area supplies and reports equipment malfunctions Performs and documents quality assurance testing on equipment according to established protocols to maintain high performance of the system Transports patients as necessaryWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare networkSt Vincentrsquos Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than employees It includes a bed community teaching hospital a bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport a large multispecialty provider group and special needs services for adults and children St Vincentrsquos is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network and is the systemrsquos second largest hospitalJob SummaryThe Nuclear Medicine Technologist operates nuclear detection and imaging equipment and prepares radiopharmaceuticals for Nuclear Radiologic studies by following professional and departmental protocols to provide the physician diagnostic images to identify andor plan appropriate treatment for the patients condition Reports to Clinical Nuclear Medical SupervisorResponsibilitiesOperates nuclear detection and imaging equipment and prepares radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear radiologic studies Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures on identified patients according to department procedures and protocols and in accordance with NRC regulations by selecting anatomic and technical factors accurately and operating cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patients body to create diagnostic imagesPrepares and positions patients for exam Injects and images patients with proper isotopes Monitors patients while scanningOrders prepares administers and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols Adheres to standards for radiation safety and for appropriate waste separation and disposal of radioactive agents by performing specific tasks mandated by the NRC in order to maintain compliance with NRC licenser regulationsAdheres to HIPPA OSHA and NRC guidelines regarding radiation protection patient protection and record keepingReviews physicians order and patients CPOE requisition for completeness by reviewing the clinical information pertinent laboratory results and the patients chart to ensure the correct procedure is performed and the proper patient preparation administeredAssesses the appropriateness of requested exams by using pre established guidelines for exam ordering to ensure that the exam is performed accurately the first time Interviews patient for medical history Reviews images for quality and abnormalities Adheres to HIPPA OSHA and NRC guidelines regarding radiation protection patient protection and record keeping Exhibits proficient IV skillsPerforms quality control tests on imaging equipment hot lab equipment and radiopharmaceuticals by checking equipment performance and quality of agents administered in accordance with department standards to ensure the integrity of the system and patient safety Appropriately responds to any emergencies related to radioactive materialsAppropriately maintains exam rooms supplies and equipment according to performance standards Maintains area supplies and reports equipment malfunctions Performs and documents quality assurance testing on equipment according to established protocols to maintain high performance of the system Transports patients as necessaryLicensure Certification Registration RequiredCertified Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board NMTCB obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date Must have NMTCB or ARRT certificationCT Advanced certification by ARRT required after months of employment unless otherwise documented and agreed upon by Director and Human ResourcesEducationAssociates Degree in an Allied Health program relating to Nuclear Medicine orcompletion of a one year course of study in Nuclear Medicine TechnologyWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentLicensure Certification Registration RequiredCertified Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board NMTCB obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date Must have NMTCB or ARRT certificationCT Advanced certification by ARRT required after months of employment unless otherwise documented and agreed upon by Director and Human ResourcesEducationAssociates Degree in an Allied Health program relating to Nuclear Medicine orcompletion of a one year course of study in Nuclear Medicine TechnologyWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment