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Yale University - New Haven, CT
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Clinical Assistant 2 - Nuclear Medicine Tech at Yale University is responsible for providing specialized technical support for PET and PET/CT imaging projects and experiments. This role involves patient care, administering radiopharmaceuticals, performing image reconstructions, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The position requires a strong focus on quality control, data analysis, and maintaining the operational efficiency of the PET Center.
Responsibilities
- Correctly identify subjects before procedures and ensure informed consent is obtained.
- Provide patient care, including venous access for radiopharmaceutical administration.
- Ensure IV access remains patent during studies.
- Administer the correct dose of radiopharmaceuticals and dispose of excess material properly.
- Collect and process blood samples during procedures.
- Perform image reconstructions and ensure timely processing.
- Enter images into the PET database accurately.
- Conduct data and image analysis and report results to supervisors.
- Calibrate PET cameras and ancillary equipment daily.
- Perform phantom studies for quality control and equipment testing.
- Monitor PET imaging equipment and troubleshoot issues as needed.
- Provide information and data to physicians and research staff regarding testing techniques and equipment operation.
- Follow proper radiation safety practices and ensure compliance among staff.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of the PET Center, including waste disposal.
- Manage subject flow for maximum efficiency in the PET Center.
- Cross-train in other areas of the PET Center as needed.
- Order and maintain supply levels to prevent shortages.
Requirements
- Six years of related work experience, four of which must be in the same job family at a lower level, and a high school diploma; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or a Bachelor's degree in a related field with little or no work experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Demonstrated ability to perform PET and PET/CT imaging and related tasks.
- Graduate of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology Program and an approved Radiologic Technology Program for Computed Tomography.
- Ability to review and follow study documentation and standard operating procedures.
- Skilled in performing quality control procedures on imaging equipment and identifying malfunctions.
- Skilled in administering radioactive doses and maintaining accurate records.
- Ability to follow radiation safety guidelines to limit exposure.
Nice-to-haves
- Graduate of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology Program and an approved Radiologic Technology Program for Computed Tomography.
