Nuclear Medicine Radiologic Technologist L3

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, renowned for its Level 1 Trauma Center and advanced imaging services. The role involves administering radiopharmaceuticals to patients under physician supervision and performing diagnostic nuclear imaging using established protocols.

Under direction, you will operate advanced nuclear medicine instruments, ensure patient safety, and support staff in delivering high-quality nuclear

Qualifications

• Prepares patients for nuclear medicine procedures and ensures protection from infectious diseases.
• Receives patients, explains procedures and answers questions to obtain optimal imaging results.
• Performs nuclear medicine imaging procedures using appropriate equipment.
• Operates imaging equipment and related accessories for nuclear medicine studies.

Job description

Marketing Statement

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations, accreditation, and recognition for its renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, regional Stroke Center, Snakebite Treatment Center, Breast Health Center, Bariatric Surgery Center, and Cancer Service. The facility also offers the region’s only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi’s Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its inpatient acute care, allowing staff to provide patients with high-quality service in a modern, state-of-the-art environment.

Marketing Statement

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a 457-bed teaching hospital affiliated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The facility has earned numerous Center of Excellence designations, accreditation, and recognition for its renowned Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, regional Stroke Center, Snakebite Treatment Center, Breast Health Center, Bariatric Surgery Center, and Cancer Service. The facility also offers the region’s only multi-person hyperbaric chamber, allowing up to nine patients to dive together at one time. Jacobi’s Ambulatory Care Pavilion is a stunning complement to its inpatient acute care, allowing staff to provide patients with high-quality service in a modern, state-of-the-art environment.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position

This class of positions encompasses responsible work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility in the performance of nuclear medicine activities and supportive services. Administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients under the supervision of a physician for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Performs diagnostic and nuclear imaging by utilizing appropriate imaging technology and established protocol. Follows established radiology protocols and standards to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff, maximize imaging quality and deliver efficient and effective nuclear medicine services. Complies with all applicable NYC Health + Hospitals, health care setting, federal, state, and local regulations governing the practice of Nuclear Medicine.

Under direction, performs procedures using radionuclides by operating more advanced nuclear medicine instruments and equipment, and serves as a resource to appropriate staff in the performance of nuclear medicine procedures.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for nuclear medicine procedures requested by the Clinician; arranges for proper protection of patients, the public and staff from infectious diseases/materials.
• Receives patients and explains nuclear medicine procedures; instructs patients on the procedure to obtain optimal imaging results; answers all related questions and responds to patient’s needs or concerns, as required.
• Performs nuclear medicine imaging procedures on patients by safely utilizing appropriate nuclear medicine equipment.
• Operates imaging equipment (scintillation cameras, portable nuclear medicine cameras) and related accessories (e.g., multi-format imaging devices, xenon apparatus, computers) for nuclear medicine procedures and studies.