Department/Unit:

Nuclear Medicine

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

10,000 K Sign On Bonus Available

Salary Range: Min. $28.99/hr - Max $46.39/hr

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist under the direction of the Supervisor and Director of Imaging and Related Services performs technical procedures and assists in the clinical evaluation and care of the patients. The Nuclear medicine Technologist utilizes their specific modality to create diagnostic images and provide their patients with a safe positive experience. In radiation producing modalities, technologists' practice and enforce the radiation safety measures in New York State Department of Health code part 16. Technologists support teaching and continue learning as the technology changes for both themselves and others. The technologist prepares and administers dosages of radiopharmaceuticals and contrast media. The technologist prepares and positions patients for scanning and operates nuclear medicine instruments and imaging equipment, including SPECT/CT or PET/CT scanner. The technologist is responsible for radiation safety and quality control procedures, disposal of radioactive materials and monitoring work area and patient rooms to ensure that levels of radioactive materials are in accordance with NY State regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Nuclear Medicine and Director of Imaging and Related

• Services in accordance with AMC Policies, procedures and protocols:

• Maintains competent imaging skills in practicing modality and strives to grow and develop, creating a professional, progressive Imaging Department with a positive atmosphere.

• Practices in compliance with Hospital/Departmental policy as well as New York State and accrediting agency’s standards.

• Assists Physicians in all aspects of procedures in their assigned area.

• Provides a safe, positive experience for the patient.

• Acts as a mentor and preceptor to new staff and students (level 2)

• Actively supports AMCH and the Imaging Department in maintaining proper accreditations.

• On-call responsibilities and make doses in the hot lab when covering.

• Starts IV lines and administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients.

• Enters patient data into computer systems accurately.

• QA’s images and patient information for accuracy prior to sending to PACs.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree - required

• 1-3 years experience - required

• Can handle the complex patient

• Precepts new staff and students

• (N) ARDMS or ARRT - Nuclear Med Tech - required

• NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Tech - required

• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - required

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.

Albany Med is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s CapitalRegion and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Med offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care andadministration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• Excellent health care coverage (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-health-%20benefits/) with lower copays at most Albany Med providers.

• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing (http://albanymedcareers.com/benefits/employee-advantages/)

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Med offers a full range outpatient and inpatient careand is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 trauma center, and only children’s hospital. Thedowntown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Med partners with Columbia Memorial Health, Saratoga Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital to form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.