Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist University of Connecticut - 4.2 Farmington, CT Job Details Part-time | Contract 1 day ago Qualifications Patient comfort Computer operation Schedule management Quality control Patient interaction Nuclear medicine

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This position is Benefit eligible; click here for an overview of available benefits. This position is covered by the UHP Bargaining Unit; click here to review the current UHP Contract. This position is in salary group UHP-09; click here to review the current UHP Pay Plan. Excellence, Teamwork, Leadership, and Innovation. These values define UConn Health. We are looking for team members that share these same values. Our top-rated organization is looking to add a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to our Nuclear Medicine team. If you have a background in this field, as well as a passion for customer and patient experience, we want to hear from you. At UConn Health, this class is accountable for the administration of radiopharmaceuticals and the operation of specialized nuclear medicine equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A

$15,000.00 RECRUITMENT

BONUS FOR NEW HIRES PRO-RATED BASED ON THE 62

%

JOB ASSIGNMENT AND PAID IN THREE

(3)

INSTALLMENTS. SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead/supervise lower-level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation to patients to detect or treat diseases. Uses gamma cameras to generate nuclear medicine images. Performs computer post-processing of medical images. Uses radiation detecting probes to assess radiopharmaceutical distribution in patients. Adheres to safety standards that minimize radiation exposures to patients and co-workers. Explain exam procedures and safety precautions to patients. Describes exam duration and sets patient expectations for the examination. Demonstrates exemplary customer service skills and provides reassurances to place the patient at ease. Performs general patient care procedures. Performs calibration and quality control checks on nuclear medicine equipment. Prepares, assays radiopharmaceuticals, and administers to patients. Receives and releases radioactive packages and materials. Measures and records radiation levels of packages and radiopharmaceuticals received, Opens radioactive packages. Appropriately disposes and stores radiopharmaceuticals and radioactive materials, follows radiation safety procedures and NRC safety requirements. Instruct students, residents, fellows, and other staff. Assists with onboarding and training of other staff members. Orders supplies. Participates in research projects. Attend departmental meetings, completes required in-services/competencies and attends regional and national conferences. Keep abreast of the frequent advances, innovations, and developments in the field. Performs other related duties as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY

Knowledge of the nuclear medicine diagnostic, therapeutic and quality control procedures: Knowledge of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission [NRC] regulations. Analytical skills to be able to calculate accurate dosages. Interpersonal skills to interact with patients and elicit patient's corporation. Effective communication skills [written and oral]. Ability to utilize computer and computer systems to process, retrieve and enter information. Ability to reassure and calm patients who are under physical and emotional stress. Detail oriented with the ability to follow exact instructions by the supervising physician. Ability to maintain an efficient departmental schedule.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Current certification in good standing as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist [CNMT] with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board [NMTCB] OR Current Registered Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technology [R.T. (N) (ARRT)] with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist American Heart Association (AHA) BLS (CPR/AED) Certification or formal training Other CPR/AED credentials may be accepted at hire, but incumbents will be required to obtain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain during employment

WORKING CONDITIONS

Long periods of standing. Ability to carry lead shielding devices or Geiger Counters. Assists with patient lifting and ability to position patients. Need to use safety devices, such shielding devices, gloves, or radiation badges. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Exposure to radiation Required to maintain current certification.

SCHEUDLE

Part time, 25 hours per week, Monday - Friday, primarily 8:00 am to 1 pm, holidays, on-call rotation and other shifts to accommodate department needs as assigned. Why UConn Health UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.