What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist-part Time OR Full Time Days, Sign on Bonus! position at Oswego Health?
$30,000 Sign on Bonus
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist- Medical Imaging, Oswego Hospital
Tuesday - Friday 10-hour day shift; no call, no weekends
Under general supervision, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals; performs high quality testing on patients utilizing special training in the safe use of radioactive materials, sophisticated imaging equipment and knowledge in delivering quality health care to the patient care with no age limitations.
Review provider's orders and consults with the Radiologist as necessary. Completes all departmental processes for resulting and documentation of exams. Demonstrates a complete working knowledge of all equipment located within the Nuclear Medicine department. Prepares, calibrates, documents accurately and administers radiopharmaceuticals for administration by injection, ingestion, and inhalation methods. Ability to perform SPECT imaging. Maintains a daily activities log. Ensures appropriate storage and ordering of supplies for the Nuclear Medicine area. Monitors and reports supply in shortage and special-order items. Performs visual preventive safety inspections and conducts daily quality assurance tests on all equipment. Identifies any problems and communicates to the immediate supervisor. Evaluates recorded images for technical quality. Demonstrates anatomy under investigation through proper positioning. Provides radiation protection to patients, staff and self-according to prescribed safety standards and effectively operates radiation detection equipment.
Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program, NYS license/registration, ARRT or CNMT certification in Nuclear Medicine, one year Nuclear Medicine experience, plus CPR certification required.
Pay Range: $40.00-$50.00/hour
Employee salary is based on commensurate experience and other qualifications.
The mission of Oswego Health is to provide accessible, quality care and improve the health of residents throughout Oswego County. As a nonprofit healthcare system that was established in 1881, Oswego Health is proud to continue to be one of Oswego County’s largest employers. More than 1,200 employees spread throughout its 17 locations, work for the Oswego Health system, which includes the 164-bed community hospital with a brand new Medical Surgical Unit, a 32-bed state-of-the-art psychiatric acute-care facility with multiple outpatient behavioral health service locations, The Manor at Seneca Hill, a 120-bed skilled nursing facility, and Springside at Seneca Hill, an independent retirement community. The health system also operates Oswego Health Home Care, the only hospital-based certified home healthcare agency in the County as well as two outpatient centers, including the Fulton Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, physical therapy, and occupational health services; and the Central Square Medical Center, offering urgent care, lab, medical imaging, and physical therapy services. In addition, Oswego Health includes the Oswego Health captive professional corporation, Physician Care P.C., providing physician services in orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, audiology, general surgery, bariatrics, and primary care.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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Salary : $40 - $50