What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at Stability Direct?
Job Description
Stability Direct is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a job in Hawthorne, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Nuclear Medicine Technologist
- Discipline : Allied Health Professional
- Start Date : ASAP
- Duration : Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift : 8 hours
- Employment Type : Staff
Stability Direct is proud to partner with one of the leading nonprofit hospitals in White Plains, NY. This hospital has been widely recognized for their exceptional culture, world-class physicians, Magnet-designated nurses and passionate employees who make a real difference in the community. They offer tremendous growth opportunities, great benefits, and flexible work schedules.\n\n
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Position Summary :
Performs routine and some special procedure imaging. Prepares patient for procedures. Assists radiologists when needed. Prepares, operates and cares for the equipment being used. Adheres to established standards of care. Pursues appropriate continuing education. Assumes responsibility for assigned area and duties. Adheres to established customer service programs. Performs other duties as assigned, such as quality assurance. Exercises professional judgments in performance of procedures. Provides patient care.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following :
1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors
2. Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations, observing different and special requirements for each protocol including proper documentation on images and required body part questionnaires
3. Assumes responsibilities for designated areas and / or procedures and produces good technical images, reviewing completed scans for quality, completeness for the type of ttest ordered
4. Assists physicians during procedures as necessary
5. Performs quality assurance and calibrations as needed
6. Will be required to work in case of emergency procedures or when situations arise in the department
7. Maintains the cleanliness of all areas, equipment and accessories. Reports all malfunctioning equipment to MRI supervisor
8. Prints patient CD if needed
9. Performs routine office duties, such as answering the phones, checking previous reports / films, documents information on patients request, utilizes EMR and PACS systems
10. Notifies front desk staff upon exam completion
11. Shows radiologist images and calls report to attending physician and documents communication if necessary (STAT readings)
12. May be assigned as instructor or preceptor
13. Introduces themselves and educates each patient or family member regarding the examination that is ordered
14. Should be knowledgeable and skillful in providing care, based on age, physical and psychosocial stature of patient populations; pediatric, adolescent, adults and geriatric groups.
15. Attends staff meetings and in-services
16. Performs all other related duties as assigned
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Stability Direct Job ID #5422. Posted job title : Nuclear Medicine Technologist
About Stability Direct
Stability Direct, Stability Healthcare’s boutique permanent placement division was formed in 2022 with a mission of becoming a service leader in the industry. In a very short period of time, we have become the staffing partner of choice for award-winning and reputable health systems across the country including Adventist Health, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Jupiter Medical Center, Roper Hospital, and Southeast Georgia Health System. With decades of wide-ranging direct placement experience and an unwavering dedication to white glove service, we have found that by utilizing a truly collaborative and personalized approach that we are able to solve even the most complex staffing challenges that hospitals face today.
Salary : $95,375 - $142,350
