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Overview

Under the direction of the Director of Nuclear Cardiology Imaging and / or Senior Nuclear Imaging Tech. Performs a variety of technical procedures that require minimum independent, ingenuity and initiative in utilization of radionuclides for diagnosis and therapy of disease in humans.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and preparing patients for Nuclear Imaging testing and filling in proper form and documentation required in computer system.
• Positions and transfers patients; provides immobilization devices asrequired. Preparing placement of IV lines.
• Prepare radioactive tracer compounds for patient use.
• Equipment calibration and radioisotope assay operations.
• Maintains records of radioisotopes receipt, usage, storage and disposal in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Maintain established department policies and procedures, objectives,quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance to hospital policy.
• In the absence of Supervisor or Senior Technologist, may be designated as Technologist in-charge.
• Follows Quality Control and Quality Assurance (QC / QA) procedures as per departmental policy and maintains QC / QA records.
• Participates in on-the-job training program for Cardiology fellows and new employees in handling radioactive pharmaceuticals and Nuclear Cardiac Imaging.
• Coordinates and maintain Nuclear Cardiac Imaging lab supply inventory.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Attendance and punctuality (Start of work and return to work from breaks and lunch) is maintained in accordance with hospital policy.

Qualifications

Job LocationsUS-NY-Bronx

ID2025-5120

Category Radiology

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Division Bronxcare Hospital Center - Concourse

Min USD $51.24 / Hr.

Shift Day Shift

Department : Name Cardiology (BHCS)