Req Number 144019

Operates x-ray and auxiliary equipment processes images; maintains and cleans equipment. Maintains required documentation. IR experience required.

Responsibilities:

• Perform imaging procedures utilizing appropriate equipment and technique

• Positions patients appropriately

• Positions camera close to patient

• Performs appropriate imaging for body site

• Collects significant procedure counts for adequate imaging

• Administration of appropriate radiopharmaceuticals safely under the direction of the nuclear medicine physician

• Wears monitoring badges

• Utilizes shielding

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals by appropriate route

• Preparation and Safe handling of Radiopharmaceuticals

• Wears appropriate lab attire Dispensing radiopharmaceuticals

• Wears protective gear (gloves)

• Utilizes lead shielding

• Utilizes other shielding as appropriate (e.g.; plastic )

• Process data and archives

• Processes SPECT acquisitions using appropriate filters

• Processes Renal studies

• Makes copies of images as requested

• Transfers studies to network

• Archives data and verifies its receipt in PACS

• Scans all relevant documents into PACS

• Perform quality control on imaging and gamma counting equipment

• Performs QC procedures when assigned; Analyzes results & advises Manager of possible problems

• Receipt of radiopharmaceuticals

• Dispensing radiopharmaceuticals

• Reconstitution of kits

• Documents dose administered to patients

• Documents disposal of radiopharmaceuticals

• Provide safe and appropriate patient care

• Positions patients minimizing discomfort

• Places patients on imaging equipment safely

• Responsive to patients' concerns regarding placement within gamma camera

• Maintains a clean and safe work environment

• Stores supplies in appropriate areas

• Keeps work area clean

• Replaces surface barriers that prevent spread of radioactive contamination

• Recycles lead back to vendor

• Performs related duties, as required

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program, required.

• New York State Department of Health licensure as a Radiologic Technologist, required.

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration, required.

• Minimum of one (1) year experience performing radiologic exams, required.

• BLS through the American Heart Association

• IR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

The salary range for this position is $45-$85/hour

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