Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Per Diem

Catholic Health Services; Plainedge (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Catholic Health’s St. Joseph Hospital on Long Island is seeking a Nuclear Medicine professional to operate equipment, perform diagnostic imaging, and administer radiopharmaceuticals under physician guidance.

The role emphasizes radiation safety, quality control, and patient management in a busy clinical setting. The candidate will hold NYSDOH licensure with ARRT or NMTCB certification and BLS credentials, with prior nuclear medicine experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed by NYSDOH; ARRT or NMTCB certification; BLS required by American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Operates Nuclear Medicine equipment per physician directions.
• Performs diagnostic Nuclear Medicine imaging studies per department protocols.
• Administers Radiopharmaceuticals (intravenous/oral) per protocol.
• Maintains quality control and equipment per NYS DOH regulations.
• Maintains department records and ensures patient identification before procedures.

Skills

PACS proficiency

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Patient identification

Education

Graduated of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine

Tools

PACS

Job description

Overview

By growing in every aspect of patient experience and quality, Catholic Health is becoming the most preferred choice on Long Island. From the bedside to the exam room to training and safety and every human moment in between — we’re dedicated to providing better care for our communities. Every patient. Every moment. That’s what it means to be dedicated to better.

A member of Catholic Health, St. Joseph Hospital is a not-for-profit acute care facility that provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical, critical care and surgical services. Amongst many quality achievements, St. Joseph is the first hospital on Long Island to earn the AFIB GOLD Quality Achievement award.

Join our exceptional team and work in a great environment with state-of-art equipment and genuine career growth opportunities.

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Operates Nuclear Medicine Equipment as directed by Physicians utilizing routine protocols and procedures according to established standards.
• Perform required diagnostic Nuclear Medicine imaging studies according to established departmental protocols
• Orders, receives, prepares and ensures quality of control of Radiopharmaceuticals and radioactive materials in accordance with NYS DOH Part 16 regulations.
• Competent in administering Radiopharmaceuticals according to standard Nuclear Medicine practice including intravenous and oral administration as per protocol.
• Maintains Nuclear Medicine equipment as per vendor specifications, performs all required quality control in accordance with NYS DOH regulations.
• Perform daily area surveys of designated locations for Radioactive contamination at the end of each shift.
• Perform required weekly wipe tests of designated locations to assess low level Radioactive contamination.
• Calibrate and maintain Radioactive measuring equipment, including dose calibrator, well counter, and survey meters
• Maintains all required department records
• Prior to beginning any procedure, identifies the patients utilizing the dept’s two patient identifiers
• Identifies patient pregnancy status and demonstrates proper pregnant patient management.
• Positions and educates patient regarding procedures
• Participates in radiation safety program and is an active member of the Radiation Safety Committee.
• Proficiency in navigating PACS system to perform Quality Control, and ensure the integrity of acquired images
• Proficient in the management of patient information via the Radiology Information System
• Assures rooms are well stocked; and cleanliness of department maintained.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

NYSDOH Licensed; ARRT or NMTCB Certification; BLS Required- American Heart Association only accepted

Education: Graduated of an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine

Experience: Previous experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred

Salary Range

USD $44.42 - USD $54.61 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.