Radiologic Technologist: Nuclear Medicine - Contract - Riverhead - FlexStaff : Job Details

Job Description

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Perform imaging procedures utilizing appropriate equipment and technique.

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Responsibilities:

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• Perform imaging procedures utilizing appropriate equipment and technique
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• Positions patients appropriately
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• Positions camera close to patient
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• Performs appropriate imaging for body site
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• Collects significant procedure counts for adequate imaging
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• Administration of appropriate radiopharmaceuticals safely under the direction of the nuclear medicine physician
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• Wears monitoring badges
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• Utilizes shielding
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• Administers radiopharmaceuticals by appropriate route
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• Preparation and Safe handling of Radiopharmaceuticals
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• Wears appropriate lab attire Dispensing radiopharmaceuticals
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• Wears protective gear (gloves)
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• Utilizes lead shielding
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• Utilizes other shielding as appropriate (e.g.; plastic )
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• Process data and archives
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• Processes SPECT acquisitions using appropriate filters
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• Processes Renal studies
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• Makes copies of images as requested
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• Transfers studies to network
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• Archives data and verifies its receipt in PACS
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• Scans all relevant documents into PACS
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• Perform quality control on imaging and gamma counting equipment
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• Performs QC procedures when assigned; Analyzes results & advises Manager of possible problems
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• Receipt of radiopharmaceuticals
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• Dispensing radiopharmaceuticals
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• Reconstitution of kits
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• Documents dose administered to patients
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• Documents disposal of radiopharmaceuticals
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• Provide safe and appropriate patient care
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• Positions patients minimizing discomfort
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• Places patients on imaging equipment safely
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• Responsive to patients' concerns regarding placement within gamma camera
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• Maintains a clean and safe work environment
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• Stores supplies in appropriate areas
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• Keeps work area clean
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• Replaces surface barriers that prevent spread of radioactive contamination
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• Recycles lead back to vendor
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• Performs related duties, as required
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Qualifications:

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• High School diploma or GED, required. Completion of two (2) years American Medical Association approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology, required. Bachelor's degree preferred
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• Licensed by the State of New York to practice Nuclear Medicine, required
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• Certified by the ARRT or NMTCB, required.
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