Job Description

STATUS: Full time
LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital (RGH)
DEPARTMENT: Cardiology
SCHEDULE: Mon - Fri; Days

As a Nuclear Medical Technologist, you play an important part in high-quality nuclear medicine procedures needed to deliver quality care to our patients. Performs all diagnostic exams, quality assurance procedures, the receipt, administration, and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals, and records all data on the appropriate computerized information system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes a safe and secure environment for patients.

• Maintains the radiopharmacy and radiopharmacy information system.

• Ensures that nuclear imaging equipment is in optimal working condition.

• Responsible for on-call coverage of the modality.

• Consults with Nuclear Imaging Radiologist regarding procedures.

• Follows departmental radiation safety procedures.

• Follows departmental image acquisition/analysis, RIS/PACS procedures.

• Responsible for back-up Nuclear Cardiology Technologists as determined by the Chief Technologist, Non-Invasive Cardiology and Nuclear Imaging.

• Attends hospital and departmental meetings and in-service training.

• Excellent customer service behaviors will be expected, and employees will be held accountable for the same.

• Assists the Med Physicist with QA/QC as required by the NYSDOH and American College of Radiology.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine or completion of a certification program is required.

• Compassionate, warm, and patient-focused

• Strong computer and communication skills

• NYS License in Radiologic Technology in the area of Nuclear Medicine required OR must hold a NYS permit and obtain licensure within 6 months of hire

• AART and/or NMTCB Certification within 3 months of hire

• Certificate of Registration as a Radiologic Technologist, limited to the practice of Nuclear Medicine within 6 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine preferred

• 2 years of experience preferred

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$38.00 - $51.50

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.