Nuclear Medicine Technologist-Mount Sinai Hospital-Monday through Friday 10 am to 6 pm

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Performs procedures on patients ranging from Neonatal to Geriatric. Accountable for all applicable documentation relative to procedure performance and patient and family education.

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OtherNuclear Medicine Technologist

Performs procedures on patients ranging from Neonatal to Geriatric. Accountable for all applicable documentation relative to procedure performance and patient and family education. Maintains currency in technology and protocol updates.

Demonstrates continuous self-improvement by attending required in-service classes; maintaining certification requirements and section competence; makes effective contributions to section, and adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. May serve as preceptor for students.

Engages in patient and family education; initiates and maintains quality patient care throughout the procedure; considers patients’ comfort and emotional needs.
Responsible for dose administration and calculations, performs QC procedures, has thorough knowledge and understanding of imaging technologies employed, including theory of operation of hybrid imaging with SPECT and CT, and rationale for QC procedures performed. Performs imaging procedures assigned and prepares results for interpretations, including labeling, formatting and associated paperwork.
Recognized malfunctioning equipment and performs minor troubleshooting, performs computer processing and acquired imaging procedures; resolves minor technical problems related to image quality and quantitative results. Archives and retrieves data as assigned including labeling, formatting and associated paperwork.
Conducts wipe tests, surveys and waste disposal as required.
Complies with Federal, State and local requirements and regulatory agencies; maintains a clean, safe work environment and observes safety procedures and testing.

Associate?s degree, Bachelor?s preferred
0-2 years minimum of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
ARRT or NMTCB Certification in Nuclear Medicine and Post-Secondary Certification in Computed Tomography
Radiologic Technologist licensing issued by New York State Dept. of Health
BCLS certification ? Required Issuing Authority: AHA or Red Cross