Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Northwell Health; 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

Job Description

Operates Nuclear Medicine apparatus and auxiliary equipment. Produces diagnostic scans and outputs to film/workstation for physician interpretation. Participates and has responsibility for emergency on call.

Job Responsibility

• 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.

Job Qualification

• 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.

*Additional Salary Detail

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).