Nuclear Med Technologist-Lic

Catholic Health; West Islip (NY); On-site; USD 52,348 - 86,788; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan University Hospital, part of Catholic Health, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform high-quality nuclear medicine procedures while prioritizing patient safety and comfort. You will educate patients, manage IV lines, and ensure accurate records in PACS and the EMR.

Qualifications include a two-year Nuclear Medicine Technology program, NYS license, BLS, and CNMT/ARRT eligibility with certification within six months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited two-year Nuclear Medicine Technology program required.
• CNMT certification or ARRT certification eligible; must obtain certification/registration within six months of employment.
• Current New York State DOH license required.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient care before, during, and after nuclear medicine procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Monitor and manage intravenous lines and related patient support equipment as appropriate.
• Explain procedures, answer questions, and address concerns to patients and families.
• Perform nuclear medicine imaging procedures in accordance with protocols and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation in PACS and EMR, and coordinate patient transportation when needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Radiation safety

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited two-year Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Tools

PACS

EMR

Job description

Overview Good Samaritan University Hospital is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our Diagnostic Imaging team. In this role, you will perform high-quality nuclear medicine procedures while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and exceptional care. The ideal candidate is committed to clinical excellence, maintains the highest standards of professionalism, and thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Job Details

• Provide exceptional patient care before, during, and after nuclear medicine procedures, ensuring patient comfort, safety, and well-being throughout the examination.
• Monitor and manage intravenous lines, including central lines, mediports, PICC lines, oxygen supplies, drains, and other patient support equipment as appropriate.
• Establish effective communication with patients and their families by introducing yourself, explaining procedures, answering questions, and addressing concerns.
• Deliver care with professionalism, compassion, and respect for patient rights and confidentiality.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations within the scope of training and competency.
• Verify patient identity, physician orders, pregnancy and breastfeeding status, and ensure informed consent has been obtained according to hospital policy.
• Confirm the appropriateness of requested procedures and collaborate with the referring physician or authorized user when clarification is required.
• Obtain and document pertinent patient history and maintain accurate records within PACS and the electronic medical record.
• Ensure all required pre-procedure preparations have been completed, including fasting, hydration, thyroid-blocking medications, bowel preparation, medication adjustments, and other protocol-specific requirements.
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures, expected duration, patient participation, and radiation safety precautions.
• Perform nuclear medicine imaging procedures in accordance with departmental protocols, regulatory requirements, and quality standards.
• Maintain appropriate inventories of radiopharmaceuticals, medical and surgical supplies, storage media, and other materials necessary for efficient department operations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of administered radiopharmaceuticals, quality control testing, patient records, and regulatory documentation.
• Coordinate patient transportation by communicating with nursing units and transport personnel and transport patients when necessary.
• Register and check in patients, accurately enter and manage orders within the hospital information system, and maintain PACS quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Monitor imaging equipment performance and perform routine quality control procedures on imaging systems, storage media, radiation detection, and counting equipment.
• Communicate operational concerns and process improvement opportunities to departmental leadership.
• Maintain compliance with all hospital, state, federal, and radiation safety regulations.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an accredited two-year Nuclear Medicine Technology program required.

Certifications & Licensure

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or certification eligible or
• Registered Technologist through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or registry eligible.
• Candidates must obtain certification/registration within six (6) months of employment or pass the first available examination if testing is not offered within that timeframe.
• Current New York State Department of Health (NYS/DOH) license required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.

Salary Range

USD $48.33 - USD $62.98 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.