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Yale New Haven Health
Public Safety Officer
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A Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs procedures that use radioactive materials to diagnose and treat illnesses. Works under the supervision of a physician, including physicians that specialize in nuclear medicine, in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$78,321 / year median in Rhode Island
+18% projected growth
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Position range in Rhode Island $62k - $87k Per Year Public Safety Officer
Yale New Haven Health
Occupation:
Police and Sheriff's Patrol OfficersLocation:
Westerly, RI - 02891Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
06/12/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
Yale New Haven HealthWeb Site:
www.ynhh.org Job #: 83540 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education Graduation from an A.M.A. approved program in Nuclear Medicine and Radiological Technology Program. AS degree required, BS degree preferred. Schedule Full Time Hours 40 Hours Per Week Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Overview To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Under the supervision of the Nuclear Medicine Manager and/or Chief Technologist, performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex imaging equipment to produce quality images as requested for subsequent interpretation by the nuclear physician. All duties are performed according to departmental and organizational policies and procedures. Promotes service excellence in all interactions as outlined in the Key Behaviors in the YNHH Core Success Factors. Additionally, the PET CT Tech is expected to work independently in problem solving and be the super user of the PET CT system. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities- 1. Performs high quality PET CT imaging procedures utilizing appropriate age specific standards to obtain the desired diagnostic patient information for the referring physician.
- 1.1 Performs high quality General and PET imaging procedures utilizing appropriate age specific standards to obtain the desired diagnostic patient information for the referring physician. Uses technical skill and knowledge of cross section anatomy to perform CT protocols appropriate and efficiently.
- 2. Performs various radiopharmacy duties including receipt, preparation, administration and storage of radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals to ensure safety and integrity of the agents used. Properly recording all duties according to departmental policy.
- 2.1 Obtains radionuclides by eluting generator systems or from bulk shipments maintaining sterile technique and shielding. All radioactive materials received are checked for leakage and activity according to departmental procedure as observed by supervisor or radiation safety officer.
- 3. Performs quality control procedures to ensure optimal performance of gamma cameras, computers and other related auxiliary equipment (dose calibrators, well counters, etc.)
- 3.1 Performs daily, weekly, and monthly quality control on all instrumentation including uniformity checks, linearity, center of rotation and other indicated tests according to departmental procedure to ensure all equipment is in proper working order as observed by supervisor or peers.
- 4. Practices safe handling of radioactive materials according to departmental and federal regulations to ensure minimal radiation exposure to self and others.
- 4.1 Follows ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) guidelines for radiation exposure including use of syringe shields and lead carrying cases as observed by supervisor and peers and as evidenced by monthly film badge reports.
- 5. Performs job-related tasks in a timely manner as needed to ensure the goals of the department are met.
- 5.1 Schedules patients for procedures using Imagecast computer system and tracks assigned patients' arrival and completion status as observed by supervisor.
- 6. Demonstrates commitment to coworkers, department and hospital through general standards of professional conduct to facilitate the efficient and smooth operation of the department.
- 6.1 Recognizes and performs duties which need to be done such as offering assistance to
- 7. To enhance the patient experience in Diagnostic radiology all staff will be responsible to achieve patient satisfaction scores set by the department on the Test & Treatment section of our Press Ganey Survey.
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