BronxCare Health System
Nuclear Cardiology Imaging Technologist
Under the direction of the Director of Nuclear Cardiology Imaging and/or Senior Nuclear Imaging Tech. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require minimum independent, ingenuity and initiative in utilization of radionuclides for diagnosis and therapy of disease in humans. Responsibilities
-Receiving and preparing patients for Nuclear Imaging testing and filling in proper form and documentation required in computer system. -Positions and transfers patients; provides immobilization devices as required. Preparing placement of IV lines. -Prepare radioactive tracer compounds for patient use. -Equipment calibration and radioisotope assay operations. -Maintains records of radioisotopes receipt, usage, storage and disposal in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. -Maintain established department policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. -Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance to hospital policy. -In the absence of Supervisor or Senior Technologist, may be designated as Technologist in-charge. -Follows Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QC/QA) procedures as per departmental policy and maintains QC/QA records. -Participates in on-the-job training program for Cardiology fellows and new employees in handling radioactive pharmaceuticals and Nuclear Cardiac Imaging. -Coordinates and maintain Nuclear Cardiac Imaging lab supply inventory. -Maintains a clean and safe work environment. -Attendance and punctuality (start of work and return to work from breaks and lunch) is maintained in accordance with hospital policy. Qualifications
-Licensed by New York. -Certification by the American Registry for Radiologic Technologist (ARRT-N) or the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB). -Minimum one (1) year in a clinical experience in Nuclear Cardiac Imaging.
Under the direction of the Director of Nuclear Cardiology Imaging and/or Senior Nuclear Imaging Tech. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require minimum independent, ingenuity and initiative in utilization of radionuclides for diagnosis and therapy of disease in humans. Responsibilities
-Receiving and preparing patients for Nuclear Imaging testing and filling in proper form and documentation required in computer system. -Positions and transfers patients; provides immobilization devices as required. Preparing placement of IV lines. -Prepare radioactive tracer compounds for patient use. -Equipment calibration and radioisotope assay operations. -Maintains records of radioisotopes receipt, usage, storage and disposal in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. -Maintain established department policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. -Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance to hospital policy. -In the absence of Supervisor or Senior Technologist, may be designated as Technologist in-charge. -Follows Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QC/QA) procedures as per departmental policy and maintains QC/QA records. -Participates in on-the-job training program for Cardiology fellows and new employees in handling radioactive pharmaceuticals and Nuclear Cardiac Imaging. -Coordinates and maintain Nuclear Cardiac Imaging lab supply inventory. -Maintains a clean and safe work environment. -Attendance and punctuality (start of work and return to work from breaks and lunch) is maintained in accordance with hospital policy. Qualifications
-Licensed by New York. -Certification by the American Registry for Radiologic Technologist (ARRT-N) or the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB). -Minimum one (1) year in a clinical experience in Nuclear Cardiac Imaging.