Nuclear Medicine Manager (Hourly/Per Diem Evenings)

Job Summary

The Department of Radiology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem Nuclear Medicine Manager / TH Medical Radiography Assistant Director (Evenings).

• Supervises and performs those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of diagnostic equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively perform and document quality control procedures on nuclear medicine and accessory equipment, troubleshoot problems, and communicate failure.
• Perform those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of nuclear medicine equipment; ensure that all standard of care are met for our patient population; adhere to standards for all regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission and New York Department of Health.
• Become fully knowledgeable of departmental of departmental policies and procedures including quality control.
• Prepare radiopharmaceuticals for administration by injection, ingestion and inhalation methods.
• Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures at a technical level; includes obtaining pertinent clinical and medical history of patients and obtaining follow-up examinations that were performed.
• Demonstrate knowledge in the effects of radiation exposure, radiation procedures, radiopharmaceuticals, computer applications and imaging techniques.
• Be responsible for safety precautions for patients and workers with regard to radiation exposure.
• Demonstrate ability to identify sources of radiation contamination and follow procedures cleanup and control of radioactive waste.
• Aid in the the training of student technologists and medical students rotating through the department.
• Demonstrate the ability to deal with emergent situations and provide care based on emergent needs.
• Be responsible for patient care while performing imaging studies, to include accuracy of patient identification.
• Problem solve as related to equipment usage/issues.
• Maintain a courteous and pleasant disposition with patients.
• Adhere to all SUNY Downstate and departmental policies and procedures, to include principle of behavior.
• Perform all other departmental related duties and responsibilities as needed and/or required.
• Learn and use computerized patient information systems, including Radiology Information Systems and PACS; exams must be completed immediately in RIS and verified on PACS; burn CDs and DVDs as required and/or necessary.
• Adhere to time and attendance policies.
• Perform all other departmental related duties and responsibilities as needed and/or required.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu