Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Yale New Haven Health

As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, I specialize in operating CT scanners, preparing patients, and ensuring their safety throughout procedures. I maintain equipment functionality and cleanliness while adhering to departmental protocols under the guidance of a radiologist. My role requires strong organizational skills, technical competencies in contrast injection, and compliance with safety standards.

Overview 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.

Responsibilities

• 1. CT Competency for each Procedure
• 1.1 Prepares patient in scanner for proper position.
• 2. Time Management
• 2.1 Works timely, efficiently, independently and completes tasks.
• 3. Equipment Competencies
• 3.1 Maintains safe functioning, operation and cleanliness of CT equipment.
• 4. Patient Competencies
• 4.1 Assumes responsibility for the safety and well being of all patients.
• 5. Contrast Injection Competencies
• 5.1 Demonstrates knowledge of techniques and procedures and correct use of Medrad Stellant Injector.
• 6. Department Competencies
• 6.1 Assists the daily operations of department.
• 7. Essential Functions
• 7.1 Good organization skills.
• 8. Safety
• 8.1 Provides complete and accurate responses to safety questions.
Qualifications EDUCATION Requires formal training in radiology technology of AMA-approved program. EXPERIENCE Minimum of three to four years of radiologic experience and special procedures experience preferred. One year of exposure or training in CT to be proficient. LICENSURE Registration by the A.R.R.T. as an RT (R)(CT) preferred and state licensed. If not RT(CT) certified then obtain registration in Cat Scan within twelve month timeframe of hiring. CPR certification (BLS) required YNHHS Requisition ID 133839


Keywords:

Nuclear Medicine, CT Scanner, Radiology, Patient Safety, Contrast Injection, Radiologic Technologist, Healthcare, Medical Imaging, Patient Care, Technical Skills