.Job DescriptionHOW WE CARE FOR YOUAt St. Lawrence Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community .SUMMARYOperates the Nuclear Medicine equipment and ancillary support systems to perform diagnostic Nuclear Medicine procedures per provider orders. This is in accordance with approved techniques, policies and regulatory standards as established by regulatory agencies, and standards and policies set forth by the organization. In accordance with NRC regulations assumes responsibility for all radioisotope utilization, storage, and safety. Adheres to the professional standards of the NYS Department of Health and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.Canton-Potsdam Hospital is a warm and caring not-for-profit community healthcare facility that's certified for 94 beds. Our mission is to provide exceptional healthcare services to the community. Within our welcoming walls, you'll find a wide array of core programs in emergency medicine, acute care, hospitalist medicine, and critical care. But that's just the beginning. We're not just a hospital; we're a beacon of health and wellness in the North Country. We proudly offer outpatient health services in Brasher Falls, Canton, Colton, Gouverneur, Massena, Norfolk, and Potsdam, NY.STATUS: Full-timeLOCATION: Canton Potsdam HospitalDEPARTMENT: Nuclear MedicineSCHEDULE: 7.5hr shifts, 7am-3pmATTRIBUTESRequired: New York State Department of Health Licensure, Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), New York State License-Nuclear Medicine Technologist: NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification BoardExperience: 2 years Radiologic Technologist, 2 years as a Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist.\ Registered with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).New York State License-Nuclear Medicine Technologist.BLS within 3 months of hire.RESPONSIBILITIESDetails and clarifies the procedures in administration of the radioactive drugs.Monitors the administered radioactive drug in a patient's system by tracking it using nuclear medicine equipment to include scanners and computer systems and imaging the results for interpretation.Maintains proper stocking, safekeeping, and discarding of radioactive drugs or pharmaceuticals in keeping with safety and regulatory standards.Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patient, family, and staff and verifies status if appropriate per department and regulatory standards.Follows organizational standards to include but not limited to patient identification, patient education, consents, and order verification and infection controlParticipates in all QA/QC procedures as designated and maintains standards of these programs
