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Westchester Medical Center Health Network · 3 months ago

Nuclear Med Tech (Goshen, NY)

Goshen, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist responsible for applying radio nuclides to assist in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. The role involves patient positioning, equipment maintenance, and ensuring proper operation of nuclear equipment.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Positions and instructs patients in preparation for the application of radio nuclides using specialized equipment and procedures

Inserts IV#s for injections

Makes adjustments to nuclear equipment to correct setting for each examination as prescribed by the attending physician

Handles emergency situations

Reviews the PACS processing of nuclear medicine

Prepares and maintains records and files of procedures

Purges outdated files, as directed

Troubleshoots equipment failure, makes repairs where possible

Insures equipment is functioning properly on a continuous basis

Requisitions supplies, as needed

Consults with referring physicians as required

May assist in providing training and technical direction to lower level technicians and nurses in nuclear procedures and processes

Establishes and maintains effective relations with medical and nursing staff to insure adequate and timely servicing of patients

May be requested to assist in the development of techniques for procedures

May assist in the use of a variety of equipment and procedures not routinely employed

Participates in continuing education programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Effectively uses automated systems to perform work assignments

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Nuclear Medicine TechnologyOperation of nuclear equipmentHuman anatomy knowledgeSafety precautionsMinor repair of equipmentComputer applicationsJudgmentPhysical conditionEffective communicationReliability

Required

Good knowledge of the modern procedures used in the performance of nuclear medicine examinations for diagnostic purposes

Good knowledge of the operation of all types of nuclear equipment

Good knowledge of human anatomy

Good knowledge of the required safety precautions in the operation and use of equipment

Skill in the operation and minor repair of complex nuclear equipment

Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions

Ability to direct and instruct others

Ability to handle sick and injured patients properly

Ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential duties of the position

Thoroughness

Reliability

Good judgment

Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology Program

Certified in Nuclear Technology

Must possess certification and maintain current registration with either the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Company

Westchester Medical Center Health Network

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The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is the pre-eminent provider of integrated health care in New York’s Hudson Valley region, serving nearly 2.5 million residents across more than 6,000 square miles.

Founded in 1917