Nuclear Technologist - Reg, Per Diem at CharterCARE Health Partners – North Providence, Rhode Island

Summary: Under the direction of the Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist and the Administrative Director, Radiology, provides health care services using radionuclides to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs nuclear medicine procedures and related techniques producing images for interpretation. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

Education: A.S. in Radiography or Diploma in Radiography from an AMA approved school with additional year of Nuclear Medicine training or A.S./B.S. in Nuclear Medicine.

Licensure: ARRT (N), or CNMT. RI State License. CPR Required.

Experience: Prior experience preferred in performing nuclear medicine exams.

Skills and Abilities:

• Anatomy & Physiology
• NRC Rules & Regulations
• Computer skills
• IV injection of radionuclide
• Manage patient during Nuclear medicine Ultrasound exam
• Proper Quality assurance
• Maintain information confidential ( HIPAA)
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Ability to utilize responsive customer service shills when interacting and taking into consideration cultural
• background, linguistic skills and age of customers
• Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other disciplines
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with peers and other interdisciplinary teams

Working Conditions, Physical Environment and/or Safety Requirements: Visual acuity and hand dexterity. Physical ability involves variety of body movements including stooping, bending, kneeling lifting, standing, walking, twisting, stretching and reaching. Physical ability involves pushing, pulling and lifting more than 30 lbs.