Nuc Med Technologist

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.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

Performs diversified Nuclear Medicine duties involving the use of radioisotopes for therapeutic and imaging protocols. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.
• Performs all Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• 1.1 Demonstrates competent and proficient use of the Hospital Picture Achieving System (PACS) as observed by the supervisor and Radiologist.
• 2.
• Performs test and maintenance procedures on equipment and apparatus.
• 2.1 Regularly checks equipment for operational readiness, safety and accuracy as indicated by random review of maintenance log.
• 3.
• Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for administration and administers to patient.
• 3.1 Readies radiopharmaceuticals in accordance to prescribed dose as observed by Radiologist.
• 4.
• Maintains records in accordance with NRC license/Regulatory guidelines for radiation safety.
• 4.1 Completes required records as outlined by the NRC license as indicated by random quarterly review of records.
• 5.
• Monitors Hot Lab and department radiation levels.
• 5.1 Performs wipe test in all areas of department according to protocol as observed by supervisor.
• 6.
• Orders supplies and radiopharmaceuticals as required.
• 6.1 Maintains an efficient level of inventory as observed by supervisor.