SP - Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Detail

• Job Title:

  SP - Nuclear Medicine Technologist

• Department:

  83062-Nuclear Medicine

• Location:

  Farmington

• FTE%:

  0.1

• Shift

• Search #:

  2025-1302

• Closing Date:

• Recruiter:

  Scerra, Ryan D.

Why UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.

PURPOSE OF CLASS:

At UConn Health, this class is accountable for the administration of radiopharmaceuticals and the operation of specialized nuclear medicine equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

May lead/supervise lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation to patients to detect or treat diseases; uses gamma cameras to generate nuclear medicine images; performs computer post-processing of medical images; uses radiation detecting probes to assess radiopharmaceutical distribution in patients; adheres to safety standards that minimize radiation exposures to patients and co-workers; explains exam procedures and safety precautions to patients; describes exam duration and sets patient expectations for the examination; demonstrates exemplary customer service skills and provides reassurances to place the patient at ease; performs general patient care procedures; performs calibration and quality control checks on nuclear medicine equipment; prepares, assays radiopharmaceuticals and administers to patients; receives and releases radioactive packages and materials; measures and records radiation levels of packages and radiopharmaceuticals received, opens radioactive packages; appropriately disposes and stores radiopharmaceuticals and radioactive materials, follows radiation safety procedures and NRC safety requirements; instructs students, residents, fellows and other staff; assists with onboarding and training of other staff members; orders supplies; participates in research projects; attends departmental meetings, completes required in-services/competencies and attends regional and national conferences; keep abreast of the frequent advances, innovations and developments in the field; performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the nuclear medicine diagnostic, therapeutic and quality control procedures; Knowledge of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission [NRC] regulations; analytical skills to be able to calculate accurate dosages; interpersonal skills to interact with patients and elicit patient's corporation; effective communication skills [written and oral]; ability to utilize computer and computer systems to process, retrieve and enter information; ability to reassure and calm patients who are under physical and emotional stress; detailed oriented with the ability to follow exact instructions by the supervising physician; ability to maintain an efficient departmental schedule.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

• Current certification in good standing as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist [CNMT] with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board [NMTCB]
  Or, Current Registered Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technology [R.T. (N) (ARRT)] with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist

• CPR certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Long periods of standing.

• Ability to carry lead shielding devices or Geiger Counters.

• Assists with patient lifting and ability to position patients.

• Need to use safety devices, such shielding devices, gloves or radiation badges.

• May be exposed to infectious diseases.

• Exposure to radiation

• Required to maintain current certification.

SCHEDULE:

Per diem

Pay:

$70/hr

Salary : $70