Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Yale New Haven Health Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist plays a vital role in patient care by performing CT scans and managing radiologic procedures. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate imaging, patient education, and maintaining communication with healthcare team members for optimal patient outcomes. This position also involves operating equipment safely and adhering to safety protocols in a clinical environment.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Education: Explanation of Exam, Completion of Intravenous Contrast Worksheet, Take Allergy History.
• Room Preparation, Clean Linen, Loading and Arming of Power Injector.
• Maintain IV Start Proficiency per Radiology Nurse Guidelines.
• Provide Physical Assistance to Patients on and off Scanner Table.
• Facilitate Patient Flow including Ability to Prioritize and Add-on Patients as Needed (e.g., Inpatients, Emergency Room Patients, Urgent Outpatients from Doctors Offices).
• Technical Expertise for Acquiring Highest Quality Diagnostic Scans including Ability to Adjust Technical Factors for Body Habits, Patient Age, and Weight.
• Consistently Produces Diagnostic Quality Radiographs by Using Proper Technical Factors and Patient Positioning.
• Completes, in an Accurate and Timely Manner, all Paperwork and Patient Documentation (e.g., Exam Charging, Patient Insurance, and Maintenance of Day Log, PACS, and Teleradiology Solutions).
• Accurately Film Patient Exams including ROI's, Measurements, Reconstructions, and Reformations.
• Attention to Detail when Hanging Patient Exams for Radiologist Interpretation, including Hanging of Most Recent Previous Related Study.
• Maintaining Good Communication amongst Team Members and other Departments to Maximize Excellent Patient Care.
• Safely Operates All Equipment according to Manufacturer's Specification and under Safe Radiation Guidelines.
• Follows all Procedures on Safe Patient Interactions and Body Mechanics.
• Adheres to all Safety Procedures in the Handling of Hazardous Materials and Blood Borne Pathogens.
• Meets Performance Expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in Performance Review.
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned or Directed to Ensure Smooth Operation of the Department/Unit.

Qualifications:

• Must be a High School Graduate or have a G.E.D.
• Graduation from an ARRT-approved program in Radiologic Technology.
• One (1) to Two (2) Years Experience in CT Department Preferred. Previous Radiographic Experience Required.
• Must hold a current Connecticut State license in Radiographer.
• BLS Required.
• Must be ARRT Registered, and Computed Tomography (CT) certified.

Requirements:

Nuclear Medicine Technologist is required to perform CT scans and manage radiologic procedures in a clinical environment.

This position requires excellent technical expertise, strong communication skills, and ability to maintain accurate records.