Nuclear Medicine Radiologic Technologist Level 2

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier health care organization dedicated to delivering high-quality nuclear medicine services. As a Nuclear Medicine Radiologic Technologist Level 2, you will play a critical role in patient care by administering radiopharmaceuticals and performing advanced imaging techniques. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes. You will collaborate with a team of professionals to ensure compliance with safety protocols while maximizing imaging quality. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Retirement Savings Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College Tuition Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid license and registration to practice as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Experience in nuclear medicine activities and supportive services is required.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
• Performs complex nuclear medicine examinations using advanced instruments.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Techniques

Radiopharmaceutical Administration

Diagnostic Imaging

Patient Safety Protocols

Education

Valid license as a Radiologic Technologist

Tools

Positron Emission Tomography (PET-CT)

Single-Photon Emission Computerized Tomography (SPECT)

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Radiologic Technologist Level 2

Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.

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.

Work Shifts

9:00 A.M – 5:00 P.M

Job Description

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

Under direction, performs advanced nuclear medicine work and serves as a resource to appropriate staff in the performance of nuclear medicine procedures. May perform major duties of Assignment Level I and also performs the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provides direction to appropriate technical staff and guides staff in the performance of nuclear medicine techniques; serves as a resource in various aspects of advanced nuclear medicine practice.
2. Recommends area assignment of personnel to coordinate activities within the department with other activities and services and represents the department in interdepartmental operations and meetings.
3. Conducts research and participates in special projects involving evaluation of equipment and delivery of nuclear medicine services.
Assignment Level III
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. May perform major duties of Assignment Levels I and II and, also performs the following:
1. Performs complex nuclear medicine examinations, including all procedures using radionuclides by operating more advanced nuclear medicine instruments and equipment (e.g., Positron Emission Tomography - Computed Tomography (PET-CT) and Single-Photon Emission Computerized Tomography (SPECT) to assist medical staff in diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Minimum Qualifications

For Appointment to Assignment Level II

1. Valid license and current registration to practice as a Radiologic Technologist, specializing in Nuclear Medicine issued by the NYSDOH.

How To Apply

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NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities