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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 URCB 216 H
Compensation Range:
$41.23 - $55.66
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:
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
* 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 patients and repeating procedures. Enters, transmits, and
reports scan results.
* 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 history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding
procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure patient's understanding and
cooperation.
* Positions patient and performs imaging procedures.
* Reviews patient information and interpretation of data to confirm an
appropriate plan and intervention specific for age related needs and
provision of care.
* 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.
* Other duties as assigned.
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
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