Contract
Albany, NY
Posted 7 months ago

Location: Albany, NY





Shift: Day: 7a3p, 13 Weeks contract





Start: ASAP





Job Description:





The Nuclear Medicine Technologist works collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and is responsible for providing quality imaging. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs general nuclear medicine scans and cardiac scans. 





Responsibilities:






  • Performs general nuclear medicine scans and cardiac scans. 




  • Preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals orally or by injection or inhalation.




  • Explaining the imaging procedure to patients, answering questions, and ensuring their comfort while placing them in the appropriate position for scanning.




  • Operating imaging equipment, such as PET and SPECT scans.




  • Processing images on the brain, thyroid, bone, heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver on the computer.




  • Monitoring patients for unusual reactions to radioactive drugs.




  • Keeping detailed records of the amount and type of radiopharmaceutical used and of the procedure.




  • Producing computer-generated or film images for interpretation by the physicians.




  • Following safety procedures to protect staff and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.




  • Maintaining and examining medical machines and imaging equipment.




  • Maintaining current knowledge of the frequent advances, innovations, and developments in the field.





Education/ Experience:






  • Graduate of a program accredited by JRCNMT or CAMRT.




  • Must have minimum 3 years of recent Nuclear Medicine Tech experience.




  • Experience with Siemens cameras and EPIC preferred.





Certifications:






  • NY State Nuclear Medicine License required




  • Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology required (ARRT Nuc Med or CNMT)




  • Current BLS/BCLS required.





Other Requirements:






  • Fully vaccinated for COVID-19


Job Features

Job Category

Allied Health, Imaging

Rate

60/hr

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