Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PET/CT - PRN

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 A diagnostic radiology center of excellence where personalized service, world-class imaging and compassion meet.
 
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees to include:
 

• Competitive hourly rate
• Medical/Dental/Vision benefits the 1st of the month following your start date
• 401K with Profit Sharing beginning day 1 of employment
• Vacation and PTO days on an accrual basis beginning on your start date
• 6 paid holidays
• 4 hours of paid community service or volunteer hours a year
• Annual bonus opportunity for all
• Annual reviews for merit increases
• Work Life Balance-NO On-call or Over Nights
• Beautiful spa-like work environment
• Opportunity to learn and grow your career within Windsong
• Stable organization with a great reputation in WNY 

Position Summary:

Responsible for Nuclear Medicine and PET examinations; providing compassionate patient care in a high volume, fast paced environment to patients of all ages; contributing to the efficient operation of the department, as well as ensuring quality and continuity of patient care. 

Shift Details:  Full-Time Mon-Fri 5, 8 hour days and PRN(1-2 day shifts during the weekdays) available

Essential Functions:

• Provided professional, positive and caring attitude throughout entire patient encounter.
• Work with and assist a wide range of individuals in a variety of situations.
• Listen to and resolve patient questions, comments and concerns.
• Perform requested diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in an accurate, efficient and timely manner, as outlined in both the Nuclear Medicine Department & PET/CT Procedure Manual.
• Demonstrate competency and proficiency in:
  • Radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration
  • Maintaining the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) Principle
  • Proper patient positioning and technique
  • Preparing studies for presentation to the Radiologist
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and their family members, team members, supervisors, managers and Radiologists.
• Establish and maintain good rapport and a positive attitude towards all other departments, patients and referring physicians.
• Maintain accurate records regarding patient dosage and administration, as well as receipt, ordering and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Perform daily radioactivity room survey and weekly wipe testing.
• Maintain quality assurance records on imaging and non-imaging equipment in accordance with NYS DOH as specified with current radioactive materials license.
• Attends quarterly department meetings and the Annual Radiation Safety meeting as well as complete the annual radiation safety training.
• Annually review and critique Nuclear Medicine Quality Assurance Manual, Infection Control Manual, Therapeutic Policy Manual, Nuclear Medicine Policy and Procedures Manual and PET/CT Procedure Manual.
• Understand and adhere to department Policy & Procedure Manual.
• Maintain clean, organized and safe exam area and control room.
• Adhere to and uphold New York State Sanitary Code Chapter 1, Part 16, regarding use of ionizing radiation.   
• Immediately notify department manager of any problems relating to safety, equipment or patients.
• Maintain Preventative maintenance and service records for all equipment.
• Adhere to and uphold all HIPAA and New York State regulations regarding patient privacy as well as standards of ethics set forth by Windsong Radiology Group.

• All other temporary and/or permanent duties as assigned by Administrator or Manager.

Qualifications:

• ARRT/NMTCB Certification including mandatory continuing education credits; registered in NYS.
• Knowledge of applicable patient positioning and technique selections for modality.
• Able to stand on feet for extended period of time.
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to professionally communicate orally and in the written form.
• Basic Lifting as required, not to exceed 35 pounds.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time with the ability to maintain concentration and attention to detail.

Work Environment:

Position is in a well-lighted, fast-paced, clean medical office environment.

Physical Requirements:

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with the essential job functions such as stationary, mobility, operating machinery, convey and exchange information, identify, observe and /or positioning of patients.

Windsong Radiology is an equal employment opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on legally protected classes including but not limited to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, or expression whether or not such gender identity or expression differs from the employee’s physical sex as assigned at birth (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, predisposing genetic characteristics and information, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, veteran status, military status, political affiliation, or any other factor and/or status protected by law. The policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and career development, promotion, advancement, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation benefits, retirement, social and recreational programs and all other conditions and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Some benefits listed are dependent on employment status (ex. Full-Time, Part-Time) and/or number of hours worked.