Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Albany Medical Center
- Albany, New York, United States
- Albany, New York, United States
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Maintains competent imaging skills in practicing modality and strives to grow and develop, creating a professional, progressive Imaging Department with a positive atmosphere.
Practices in compliance with Hospital/Departmental policy as well as New York State and accrediting agency’s standards.
Assists Physicians in all aspects of procedures in their assigned area.
Provides a safe, positive experience for the patient.
Actively supports AMCH and the Imaging Department in maintaining proper accreditations.
On-call responsibilities and doses preparation in the hot lab when covering.
Starts IV lines and administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients.
Enters patient data into computer systems accurately.
Qualifications
High School Diploma/G.E.D. - required
Associate's Degree of an approved two-year AMA Nuclear Medicine School - required
4-6 years of related experience - required
Independently able to perform; Supports inexperienced NMTs
Can handle the complex patient; Demonstrates command of clinical imaging acquisition and processing software
Positive leadership skills; Acts as a resource, mentor, and preceptor
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure/protocol manuals, document required information/data on established forms, communicate cooperatively and effectively to patients, family members, employees and others, listen well, take direction and to engage in interactive dialogues with others, and seek out the input of others to achieve common goals
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, compute rate, ratio, and percent, perform appropriate quantitative analysis for patient imaging procedures, and decay correct and calculate dose volumes and activities
Ability to be honest, to be punctual, and to perform the job in adherence to the highest standards of ethical conduct as defined by AMC and the tenets of the profession, accurate with data entry, exam documentation, and to use good judgment when performing the functions of the job or when interacting with others, accept direction, carry out orders, to work cooperatively with others, and to avoid the creation of unnecessary conflict, adhere to AMC’s policies, procedures and practices, and to utilize AMC’s problem-solving processes for resolving grievances or disagreements, and anticipate and resolve potential problems to ensure the continuity of appropriate patient care.
Identify problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, improve job performance through continuing education, and make appropriate adjustments based on situational needs and challenges
(N) ARDMS or ARRT - Nuclear Med Tech Upon Hire - required
NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Tech Upon Hire - required
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Physical Demands
Standing - Constantly
Walking - Constantly
Sitting - Rarely
Lifting - Frequently
Carrying - Frequently
Pushing - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Climbing - Occasionally
Balancing - Occasionally
Stooping - Frequently
Kneeling - Frequently
Crouching - Frequently
Crawling - Occasionally
Reaching - Frequently
Handling - Frequently
Grasping - Frequently
Feeling - Constantly
Talking - Constantly
Hearing - Constantly
Repetitive Motions - Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
Working Conditions
Extreme cold - Rarely
Extreme heat - Rarely
Humidity - Rarely
Wet - Rarely
Noise - Constantly
Hazards - Frequently
Temperature Change - Rarely
Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
Vibration - Rarely
Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!Albany Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Medical Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System! Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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