Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Village of Suffern (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Nuclear Medical Technologist to operate diagnostic imaging equipment and administer radiopharmaceuticals under physician direction. You will provide quality images, assist Radiologists, and educate patients while ensuring safety protocols.

Required: Bachelor’s Degree, NY State RT license, and AART or NMTCB certification; 1–2 years of experience preferred. New graduates may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• Strong understanding of radiopharmaceutical handling and safety.
• Ability to explain procedures to patients.

Responsibilities

• Operate gamma cameras and related imaging equipment.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals under physician supervision.
• Ensure safety and quality assurance of procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient communication

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Gamma cameras

Dose calibrator

Geiger counters

Job description

Summary

The Nuclear Medical Technologist is responsible for operating diagnostic imaging equipment to help diagnose and treat diseases. This position prepares and administers purified unstable atoms to patients causing radiopharmaceuticals to emit radiation, which indicates the presence of disease, based on metabolic changes in the patient's body. In addition, this position assists Radiologists as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality assurance for all equipment (i.e. gamma cameras, thyroid probe, well counter, dose calibrator, Geiger counters).
• Uses quality control techniques as part of a quality assurance program covering all procedures and products in the laboratory.
• Calculates, measures, and records radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
• Detects and maps radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce digital computer images.
• Explains test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provides them with assistance during test procedures.
• Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation to patients to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of physician.
• Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.
• Uses radiation detection devices and other kinds of laboratory equipment that measure the quantity and distribution of radionuclides deposited in the patient or in a patient specimen.
• Performs in vivo and in vitro diagnostic procedures.
• Assures proper quality of images for each radiological procedure.
• Obtains proper patient/image requisition identification in order to assure appropriateness of procedure.
• Conducts patient/family education relevant to identified needs.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience

1-2 years of relevant experience preferred; new graduates may be considered.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree required.

Licenses / Certifications

Valid NY State RT License. AART and/or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) required.

Other

If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.