Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Lynn Rodens; Village of Johnson City (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynn Rodens is looking for a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Village of Johnson City, NY. This role involves performing a variety of nuclear medicine procedures while ensuring patient safety and maintaining high standards of regulatory compliance and imaging excellence.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and thrives in a collaborative healthcare team environment, demonstrating critical thinking and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nuclear Medicine or Applied Science (Bachelor's degree preferred).
• Current New York State Nuclear Medicine Radiologic Technologist License.
• NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification.
• Current BLS certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, document, and administer radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with regulations.
• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures, including SPECT and SPECT/CT.
• Start IV lines, administer radioisotopes, and remove IVs.
• Transfer imaging data to PACS and maintain patient records.
• Conduct quality control testing on imaging equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Nuclear Medicine or Applied Science (Bachelor's preferred)

Current New York State Nuclear Medicine Radiologic Technologist License

NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification

Current BLS certification

Job description

Join a collaborative healthcare team where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging and exceptional patient care. We're seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform a wide range of nuclear medicine procedures while ensuring patient safety, regulatory compliance, and imaging excellence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, document, and administer radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures, including SPECT and SPECT/CT, and process images for physician interpretation.
• Start IV lines, administer radioisotopes, and remove IVs following established clinical protocols.
• Transfer imaging data to PACS, document studies in EPIC, and maintain accurate patient records.
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly quality control testing on imaging equipment and report any deviations.
• Safely receive, store, document, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals and radioactive waste.
• Educate patients, collaborate with physicians and radiologists, and maintain strict radiation safety and infection control standards.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, licensing requirements, and all applicable regulatory guidelines.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nuclear Medicine or Applied Science (Bachelor's degree preferred).
• Current New York State Nuclear Medicine Radiologic Technologist License.
• NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification.
• Current BLS certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross).

Ideal Candidate

You are detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to delivering outstanding patient care. You thrive in a team environment, communicate effectively with patients and clinical staff, demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and technical excellence.