Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine Technologist (On-Call)

Northwell; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to operate nuclear medicine apparatus and related equipment, producing diagnostic scans for physician interpretation. The role includes emergency on-call responsibilities and strict adherence to safety standards.

The successful candidate will be a graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program, hold a New York State license, and be registered or certified by ARRT/NMTCB. Prior nuclear medicine experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program, required.
• Current New York State License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, required.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) and/or certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), required.
• Previous nuclear medicine technology experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs thorough screening of patients prior to procedure.
• Prepares patients for examination.
• Explains procedure and sets up equipment to administer mammogram procedure in a timely fashion.
• Enters patient history data and other pertinent information obtained from requisition completed by the Radiologist.
• Performs various Nuclear Medicine exams according to established standards, procedures and procedures of the division.
• Labels images for identification and maintains required records.
• Completes necessary record-keeping.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program

New York State License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

ARRT and/or NMTCB certification

Previous nuclear medicine technology experience, preferred

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to operate nuclear medicine apparatus and related equipment, producing diagnostic scans for physician interpretation. The role includes emergency on-call responsibilities and strict adherence to safety standards.

The successful candidate will be a graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program, hold a New York State license, and be registered or certified by ARRT/NMTCB. Prior nuclear medicine experience is preferred.