Nuc Med Tech I-PD

About the role

Under general supervision of Lead Technologist of Nuclear Medicine, but according to established policies and procedures, performs a variety of technical tasks designed to facilitate the use of in-vivo Nuclear Medicine procedures by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of illness and injuries.

Responsibilities

• Calculates correct dosage of radiopharmaceuticals and administers to the patient.
• Performs imaging scans using gamma cameras and scanners.
• Calculates and administers to correct dosages of radiopharmaceuticals, and administers by intravenous or intra-muscular injection, ingestion, or inhalation of radioactive gases, in order to produce the desired concentration of isotopes in the specific body area.
• Operates gamma cameras and scanners in order to produce desired images and measure concentrations of radioactive isotopes in specific body areas.
• Adjusts controls according to knowledge of standard procedures in order to ensure that examination results are desired quality.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of examination and laboratories.
• Participates in Nuclear Medicine training program by demonstrating and observing clinical techniques to students.

Requirements

• Completion of accredited training program in Nuclear Medicine Technology is required.
• Current and valid license from the Department of Health to practice in the State of Rhode Island.
• Registry by at least one of the following bodies: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Medicine Technologists’ Certification Board.
• The interpersonal skills necessary to interface effectively with patients in order to allay their fears and anxieties, departmental staff, physicians and others.
• The analytical ability to calculate and prepare readiopharmaceutical isotopes according to the standard procedure required by the test given.
• The ability to operate all modern Nuclear Medicine equipment within the department.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
• One to three months progressively more responsible job related experience is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Completion of accredited training program in Nuclear Medicine Technology is required. Current and valid license from the Department of Health to practice in the State of Rhode Island. Registry by at least one of the following bodies: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear Medicine Technologists’ Certification Board.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills necessary to interface effectively with patients in order to allay their fears and anxieties, departmental staff, physicians and others.
• Analytical ability to calculate and prepare readiopharmaceutical isotopes according to the standard procedure required by the test given.
• The ability to operate all modern Nuclear Medicine equipment within the department.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Benefits

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Pay

$69.94-$69.94

Schedule

Variable