Nuclear Med Technologist-Bellevue

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nuclear Med Technologist-Bellevue.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing medically prescribed nuclear medicine procedures; maintaining departmental standards in accordance with Policies and Procedures and up to date knowledge on new techniques and procedures. This position works under limited supervision independently performing Nuclear Medicine testing. Work situations require a service oriented individual. Procedures performed require independent judgement, initiative, ingenuity, and strict adherence to radiation safety management guidelines.

Job Responsibilities:

Operates hospital and radiology information systems as they relate to nuclear medicine

Demonstrates knowledge of the hospital and radiology information systems as they relate to radiology

Selects appropriate patient information from HIS/RIS system in accordance with HIPPA regulations

Accesses patient information; schedules exams; appointment times; type of exam patient reports etc

Follows departmental HIS/RIS system procedures and protocol to ensure orders are verified and processed to correctly

Effectively assesses patients information and status and follows appropriate procedure s accordingly

Uses standard procedures to identify the correct patient

Reviews patients requisition and understands the type of exam required by each requisition and confers with medical staff regarding clarification when necessary

Follows accepted radiologic procedures and uses medical information to determine type of protocol required for radiographic examination

Consults policy and procedure manuals and/or other reference materials as necessary to ensure actions conform to established protocols

Follows special instructions indicated on radiographic requisition

Recognizes need for and follows isolation precautions

Independently implements patient procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards

Explains the procedure and equipment to the patient clearly

Solves problems that arise during patient examinations using both technical knowledge and innovation

Alters examination to maximize information in response to patients condition

Confers with other technologists concerning previous approaches utilized

Demonstrates skill in equipment set up utilization and proper maintenance procedure

Performs visual and manual quality control checks of Nuclear Medicine equipment including monitors used for routine dictation/reading of clinical images

Uses imaging and peripheral equipment in a safe and productive manner in accordance with prescribed hospital departmental and manufacturers procedures

Observes and reports any malfunctioning of the equipment and notifies appropriate persons in case of missing or damaged equipment

Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board NMTCB recognized nuclear medicine technology program

Certification/registration in Nuclear Medicine or eligibility by either the: Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board NMTCB ; The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in nuclear medicine technology

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where youll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $101,763.89 $114,145.89 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.