What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at Yale New Haven Health?
Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Yale New Haven Health
A Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for performing interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to ensure proper radiologic diagnosis.
OverviewTo 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.Responsibilities
- 1. Performs interpretive, patient care, and technical functions to ensure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients.
- 2. Updates IS/RIS system with patient information.
- 3. Completes forms (history, pregnancy, and requisition) and verifies patient information.
- 4. Reports equipment malfunctions to manager or Bio-Med.
- 5. Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and disease processes to position patients safely and effectively.
- 6. Interviews patients to gather pertinent history and reviews available clinical data from charts.
- 7. Operates complex radiographic equipment using the A.L.A.R.A. standard.
- 8. Performs various clerical duties, including verification of patient information and exams performed.
- Must be a graduate of an approved two-year program in Radiology Technology.
- Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technology or registry eligible; must obtain within 3 months of hire.
- Requires a minimum of one year of experience.
- Must possess RI license and ARRT certification or obtain within 3 months of hire.
Key Skills:
Nuclear Medicine, Radiologic Technologist, Patient Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Anatomy, Radiology Technology, Medical Imaging, Healthcare, Certification
