Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Episcopal Health Services, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,253 - 70,643; Part time

Job summary

Episcopal Health Services, Inc. is seeking a part-time Nuclear Medicine Technician in New York. The role involves operating nuclear SPECT camera systems and providing quality imaging services. Candidates should have a high school diploma, ARRT RT(N) certification, and relevant experience.

Competitive pay is offered ranging from $45.19 to $51.28 per hour based on experience. The position requires dedication to patient care and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of formal Nuclear Technologist training in an approved school.
• ARRT RT(N) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Operates nuclear SPECT camera/computer systems for anatomical evaluation.
• Stores and disposes of radioactive materials following guidelines.
• Positions patients and administers radio-pharmaceutical preparations.
• Maintains accurate records for radioactive materials.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Patient Management

Radio-pharmaceutical Administration

Education

High School diploma or Equivalency

Nuclear Technologist training

ARRT RT(N) Certification

Job description

Overview

Episcopal Health Services Inc. (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. EHS provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care to the diverse populations of the Rockaways, Five Towns, South Nassau, and beyond. The system offers comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services to people of all faiths.

St. John’s Episcopal Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission’s Health Facilities Accreditation Program and is approved by the New York State Department of Health. The hospital is a recipient of the Gold‑Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award and the Gold‑Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. Additionally, St. John’s is proud to be redesignated as a Baby‑Friendly® Hospital by Baby‑Friendly USA – the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby‑Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States.

Come Grow With Us!

Type: Part‑Time 45 Hours Bi‑Weekly

Shift: Varies

Hours: Varies

Pay Range: $45.19 - $51.28 per hour depending upon years of experience

Job Description

The Nuclear Medicine Technician operates nuclear SPECT camera/ computer systems to produce scans of specific anatomical areas and organs for evaluation by trained physicians.

Responsibilities

• Performs all procedures and exams handled by the Nuclear Medicine Department
• Stores and disposes of radioactive and radio pharmaceutical materials in accordance with department and regulatory agency guidelines
• Positions and transfers patients providing immobilization devices, if necessary
• Administration of radio-pharmaceutical preparations
• Maintains records for receipt, storage, use and disposal of radio pharmaceuticals and radioactive materials

Requirements

• High School diploma or Equivalency required
• Satisfactory completion of formal Nuclear Technologist training in an approved school required
• ARRT RT(N) Certification required
• 1-3 years' experience as a nuclear medicine technologist