Job DescriptionThe Department of Radiology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Nuclear Medicine Manager / TH Medical Radiography Assistant Director. The successful candidate will:
- Supervises and performs those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of diagnostic equipment.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively perform and document quality control procedures on nuclear medicine and accessory equipment, troubleshoot problems, and communicate failure.
- Perform those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative in the utilization of nuclear medicine equipment; ensure that all standard of care are met for our patient population; adhere to standards for all regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission and New York Department of Health.
- Become fully knowledgeable of departmental of departmental policies and procedures including quality control.
- Demonstrate ability to prepare radiopharmaceuticals for administration by injection, ingestion and inhalation methods.
- Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures at a technical level; includes obtaining pertinent clinical and medical history of patients and obtaining follow-up examinations that were performed.
- Demonstrate knowledge in the effects of radiation exposure, radiation procedures, radiopharmaceuticals, computer applications and imaging techniques.
- Be responsible for safety precautions for patients and workers with regard to radiation exposure.
- Demonstrate ability to identify sources of radiation contamination and follow procedures cleanup and control of radioactive waste.
- Assist in the the training of student technologists and medical students rotating through the department.
- Demonstrate the ability to deal with emergent situations and provide care based on emergent needs.
- Be responsible for patient care while performing imaging studies, to include accuracy of patient identification.
- Problem solve as related to equipment usage/issues.
- Maintain a courteous and pleasant disposition with patients.
- Adhere to all SUNY Downstate and departmental policies and procedures, to include principle of behavior.
- Adhere to time and attendance policies.
- Perform all other departmental related duties and responsibilities as needed and/or required.
- Learn and use computerized patient information systems, including Radiology Information Systems and PACS; exams must be completed immediately in RIS and verified on PACS; burn CDs and DVDs as required and/or necessary.
- Demonstrate flexibility in terms of scheduling availability as on-call holiday and emergency coverage my be needed and/or required.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications- Associate of Applied Science Degree.
- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification (NMTCB)
- ARRT Certification.
Preferred Qualifications- 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience or 10-years in Nuclear Medicine is preferred.
- Bachelor of Science Degree preferred.
