Nuclear Medicine Radiologic Technologist Level lll

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist responsible for performing advanced nuclear medicine procedures and guiding staff in their performance. Candidates must possess a valid NYSDOH license and certification in Computed Tomography. The position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to work at a leading healthcare organization in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits for 20+ hr/week employees

Retirement Savings and Pension Plans

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees

Paid Holidays and Vacation

College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Valid NYSDOH license to practice Nuclear Medicine.
• Certification from NMTCB or ARRT in Computed Tomography.

Responsibilities

• Guide staff in nuclear medicine techniques and procedures.
• Conduct complex nuclear medicine examinations using advanced instruments.
• Participate in research and special projects for service evaluation.

Skills

Advanced Nuclear Medicine Techniques

Procedure Direction

Research Participation

Education

Radiologic Technologist License

Certification in Computed Tomography

Job description

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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.

Job Description

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:

Duties & 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.

4. 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

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

2. Certification in Computed Tomography (CT) issued by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

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