Farmington, Connecticut, USA
11 days ago
Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Cardiology
Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticuts most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England with multiple locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island We consist of a team of professionals ranging from Medical Assistants to Physician Assistants and everything in between Our physician led medical group enjoys an excellent reputation with patients and the medical community offering primary care urgent care and more than different specialtiesPostition SummaryPerforms Nuclear Medicine diagnostic procedures in the hospital in accordance with all state and NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations and utilizing an understanding of principles of growth and development to provide the physician with diagnostic images to identify andor plan appropriate treatment of the patientrsquos condition Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patients body to create diagnostic images Positions patients Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear radiologic studies in adherence to professional and department protocolsOperates nuclear detection and imaging equipment and prepares radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear radiologic studies Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures on identified patients according to department procedures and protocols and in accordance with NRC regulations by selecting anatomic and technical factors accurately and operating cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patients body to create diagnostic imagesPrepares and positions patients for exam Injects and images patients with proper isotopes Monitors patients while scanningOrders prepares administers and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols Adheres to standards for radiation safety and for appropriate waste separation and disposal of radioactive agents by performing specific tasks mandated by the NRC in order to maintain compliance with NRC licenser regulationsAdheres to HIPPA OSHA and NRC guidelines regarding radiation protection patient protection and record keepingReviews physicians order and patients CPOE requisition for completeness by reviewing the clinical information pertinent laboratory results and the patients chart to ensure the correct procedure is performed and the proper patient preparation administeredAssesses the appropriateness of requested exams by using pre established guidelines for exam ordering to ensure that the exam is performed accurately the first time Interviews patient for medical history Reviews images for quality and abnormalities Adheres to HIPPA OSHA and NRC guidelines regarding radiation protection patient protection and record keeping Exhibits proficient IV skillsWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day almost Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticuts most comprehensive healthcare networkHartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England with multiple locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island We consist of a team of professionals ranging from Medical Assistants to Physician Assistants and everything in between Our physician led medical group enjoys an excellent reputation with patients and the medical community offering primary care urgent care and more than different specialtiesPostition SummaryPerforms Nuclear Medicine diagnostic procedures in the hospital in accordance with all state and NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations and utilizing an understanding of principles of growth and development to provide the physician with diagnostic images to identify andor plan appropriate treatment of the patientrsquos condition Maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patients body to create diagnostic images Positions patients Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear radiologic studies in adherence to professional and department protocolsOperates nuclear detection and imaging equipment and prepares radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear radiologic studies Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures on identified patients according to department procedures and protocols and in accordance with NRC regulations by selecting anatomic and technical factors accurately and operating cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patients body to create diagnostic imagesPrepares and positions patients for exam Injects and images patients with proper isotopes Monitors patients while scanningOrders prepares administers and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols Adheres to standards for radiation safety and for appropriate waste separation and disposal of radioactive agents by performing specific tasks mandated by the NRC in order to maintain compliance with NRC licenser regulationsAdheres to HIPPA OSHA and NRC guidelines regarding radiation protection patient protection and record keepingReviews physicians order and patients CPOE requisition for completeness by reviewing the clinical information pertinent laboratory results and the patients chart to ensure the correct procedure is performed and the proper patient preparation administeredAssesses the appropriateness of requested exams by using pre established guidelines for exam ordering to ensure that the exam is performed accurately the first time Interviews patient for medical history Reviews images for quality and abnormalities Adheres to HIPPA OSHA and NRC guidelines regarding radiation protection patient protection and record keeping Exhibits proficient IV skillsEducationGraduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine programAssociates or Bachelorrsquos DegreeLicensureCertified Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board CNMT NMTCB or RTNARRTBasic Life Support BLSKnowledge Skills and Ability RequirementsExperience with PACS and digital TechnologyKnowledge of cross section anatomy preferredAbility to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate informationBasic computer skillsExcellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments employees physicians and managersWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is yourmomentEducationGraduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine programAssociates or Bachelorrsquos DegreeLicensureCertified Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board CNMT NMTCB or RTNARRTBasic Life Support BLSKnowledge Skills and Ability RequirementsExperience with PACS and digital TechnologyKnowledge of cross section anatomy preferredAbility to read and understand oral and written instructions and effectively communicate informationBasic computer skillsExcellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments employees physicians and managersWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is yourmoment
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