Nuclear Medicine Technologist Position Available In Greater Bridgeport, Connecticut

Job Description:

Overview To be part of our organization, every employee shouldunderstand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, andlive our Values. These values

• integrity, patient-centered,respect, accountability, and compassion
• must guide what we do, asindividuals and professionals, every day.

At Bridgeport Hospital,we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatmentthat is coordinated and centered on the patient’s specific needs.

We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Homeand provide health care in a setting where patients are at thecenter of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital arepart of the patients care team and contribute to the team approachof promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work toprovide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

Performs a variety of technical procedures that require theutilization of specialized angiographic equipment for the deliveryof interventional procedures. Essential duties and responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned. Under thesupervision of the Administrative Manager, Imaging Services and/orDiagnostic Manager, performs a wide variety of technical andprofessional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to producequality IR images as requested for subsequent interpretation by theradiologist. All duties are performed according to departmental andorganizational policies and procedures., Promotes serviceexcellence in all interactions as outlined in the Key Behaviors inthe YNHHS Core Success Factors. EEO/AA/Disability/VeteranResponsibilities

• 1. Operates specialized radiographic equipmentfor technique selection, filming, and processing of specializedradiographic images.
• 1.1 Operates all special procedure equipmentand angiographic injectors and associated patient monitoringequipment in accordance with manufacturers instructions as observedby supervisor.
• 2. Employs special imaging techniques to enhancethe diagnostic quality of the radiographic image.
• 2.1 Performsradiographs with a minimum occurrence of errors through theselection of appropriated technical factors.
• 3. Utilizesangiographic catheters and guide wires as required.
• 3.1 Assistswith the selection and preparation of catheters and guide wiresaccording to departmental protocols as indicated by physicianfeedback and supervisory observation.
• 4. Performs patient careprior to procedures.
• 4.1 Always thoroughly explains the procedureto the patient as indicated by patient feedback and supervisoryobservation.
• 5. Responsible for the scheduling/coordination ofpatient scheduling.
• 5.1 Schedules both in-patient and out-patientprocedures in accordance with department protocols as indicated byrandom review of patient schedules.
• 6. Maintains records asdirected.
• 6.1 Completes appropriate forms at completion of allspecial procedures in accordance with department guidelines asindicated by random supervisory review of forms.
• 7. Transfers andpositions patients and provides immobilization as needed.
• 7.1Controls the positioning and transferring of patients undergoingspecial radiographic examinations in accordance with departmentalprotocols as observed by supervisor.
• 8. Assists with theinstruction of special techniques for staff and residents asdirected.
• 8.1 Instructs staff members in special techniques anduse of specialized instrumentation/equipment in accordance withdepartment protocols as observed by supervisor.
• 9. Assists withthe procurement, inventory and storage of supplies.
• 9.1 Reviewsinventory levels periodically to assure adequate levels ofinventories as observed by supervisor.
• 10. Plans and/orimplements care for assigned patients.
• 10.1 Demonstratesknowledge of developmental stages from adolescence to old age andapplies development theories/concepts when planning andimplementing care for the adult patient as observed by supervisorand as indicated by feedback from staff.
• 11. Types all applicableinformation into the computer system.
• 11.1 Types all demographicpatient information from the consult into department computeraccording to computer program and department protocol with no morethan five errors per year as observed by supervisor.
• 12.Contributes to an effective quality management and quality controlprogram for assigned area that is consistent with overalldepartmental/hospital quality management plan.
• 12.1 Monitors Q.A.activities in accordance to section plan as observed by supervisor
• 13.

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Qualifications

EDUCATION AART

(R)(CV Preferred)

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of three years diagnosticexperience.

LICENSURE

State of CT Licensure

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Whileperforming the duties of this job the employee is regularlyrequired to stand; walk; use hands to finger,handle, or feel; andtalk or hear. They may frequently be required to sit; climb orbalance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. They mayoccasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific visionabilities required include close vision, distance vision, colorvision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability toadjust focus. Incumbents as well as external and internalapplicants who become disabled must be able to perform theessential job functions with or without the assistance ofreasonable accommodation as determined on a case by case basis.

Additional Information HOURS:

Full time; Days

• 8:00am-4:30pmLicense RTR in the State of Connecticut, BLS, 2-year minimum IRexperience preferred, On-call responsibilities.

YNHHS RequisitionID 137503