Nuclear Medicine Technologist; Imaging, Tech, per diem - Radiology Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Imaging, Tech, per diem) - Radiology Nuclear Medicine

Location Detail: MMH-71 Haynes Street (10627)

Shift Detail: Flexible shifts available

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford Health Care colleagues come to work with one thing in common:
Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees, including Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services.

The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

Under the direction of a Radiologist, the Technologist performs exams at a technical level that does not require direct supervision over technical detail. Conducts a wide variety of examinations, assists with interventional procedures, uses independent judgement, ingenuity and acquired knowledge to obtain quality diagnostic images, and has a constant awareness of infection control standards and patient care protocols.

Empathetic and instructional approach to patient care; the preparation, calibration, and administration of radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals (under the direct supervision of an authorized user), the performance of quality control procedures and the operation of imaging, laboratory and computer instrumentation.

Demonstrates knowledge of and utilizes department protocol manual, as needed.

• Assures that patient’s clinical data coincides with and matches the type of exam that is being ordered. Follows up with Doctor’s office when exam ordered is in question and does not seem reasonable given the patient’s clinical record.
• Consistently presents nuclear medicine scans of the highest quality as identified by feedback from the radiologist and department supervisor. Performs nuclear medicine examination to produce diagnostic quality images and results. Also, utilizes appropriate skills in positing patients, accurate set-up and use of all equipment.
• Demonstrates competency and proficiency in all aspects of nuclear computer applications with minimal errors.
• Performs therapy procedures in accordance to protocol and NRC regulations. Consistently gives I-131 doses without incident. Completes all paper work and billing associated with therapy (this includes written directive).
• Accurately completes computer (Meditech) patient procedure documentation to include the Sonographer impression, a limited or complete exam, the date, whether it was a bi-lateral or uni-lateral, right or left, etc. Assures the accuracy of documentation understanding that all items will be charged to the patient’s hospital bill. Submits correctly documented and labeled exam to the Radiologist and is available for review and discussion.
• Independently responds on a call basis to perform procedures. Drives to affiliate and/or contracted location to provide services as may be required. Available for nuclear medicine call nights, weekends and holidays, on rotating basis and able to perform all exams associated with call.
• Receives and surveys radioactive shipments. Performs wipes and GM surveys on all packages incoming and outgoing. Fills out and files all appropriate paper work associated with this task.
• Determines consistently when there is a need to order and when to cancel doses from Nuclear pharmacy when needed.
• Prepares, calculates, and administers proper radiopharmaceutical via no errors. Also, fills and administers correct prescribed doses to patient.
• Stores and disposes of radioactive material in accordance with hospital policies and NRC regulations.
• Accurately performs and documents storage and disposal of radioactive material in accordance with hospital policy and NRC regulations.
• Understands and performs quality control on all required instrumentation according to established guidelines.
• Practices safe handling of radioactive material to…