Radiologic Technologist: Nuclear Medicine – Per Diem & Contracts – Staten Island

Perform imaging procedures utilizing appropriate equipment and technique.

Responsibilities: 

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

Qualifications: 

• 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
• Licensed by the State of New York to practice Nuclear Medicine, required
• Certified by the ARRT or NMTCB, required.