Cardiology Lead Nuclear Technologist

Ellis Medicine•Amsterdam, NY

About The Position

The Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist serves as the clinical expert for nuclear medicine at all locations where exams are performed and as a liaison between frontline staff and management regarding workflow and safety concerns. The role oversees the creation and maintenance of exam protocols and completion of ACR accreditation processes, and assists management with day-to-day operations to ensure the department runs smoothly and efficiently. Responsibilities encompass patient safety, radiation safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and department workflow. The technologist performs all modality functions within the scope of licensing requirements and may perform other administrative functions as assigned. The position provides operational and regulatory oversight for nuclear medicine, supports staffing, recruitment, and HR processes, and helps maintain departmental budgetary, financial, and productivity measures. It also supports patient scheduling and throughput, equipment maintenance and upgrades, staff training, charge reconciliation, and departmental meetings. Candidates must graduate from an accredited allied healthcare program with an appropriate degree and nuclear medicine certification, and maintain the license and certifications required by the New York State Department of Health and the relevant professional society. At least five years of experience as a staff technologist is required. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to work in team and matrix environments are required; prior leadership skills are a plus. The role has physical requirements that include pushing or pulling and lifting or moving up to 35 pounds; performing moderately difficult manual tasks such as keyboard use, writing, and filing for extended periods; and completing tasks requiring hand-eye coordination. Mobility may involve remaining stationary at a workstation for prolonged periods as well as squatting or moving for a reasonable length of time and distance. The employee must comprehend spoken English and communicate and read in English. Ellis Medicine states that it is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants without discrimination on protected grounds. The salary range is $58.87–$94.20; pay is based on experience, skills, and education, and may vary by location. Exempt positions are paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited allied healthcare program, with an appropriate degree and certification in nuclear medicine.
Maintain a license and certifications as required by the New York State Department of Health and a specific professional society.
At least 5 years of experience as a staff technologist.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a team environment and matrix environment.
Ability to push or pull and lift or move 35 pounds.
Ability to perform moderately difficult manual tasks, including keyboard use, writing, and filing, for extended periods.
Ability to perform tasks requiring hand-eye coordination, such as data entry, typing, and using photocopiers.
Ability to remain stationary at a workstation for prolonged periods and to squat or be mobile for a reasonable length of time and distance.
Ability to comprehend spoken English and communicate and read in English.

Nice To Haves

Prior leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as the nuclear medicine clinical expert at all locations where exams are performed.
Act as a liaison between frontline staff, management, and physicians regarding workflow and safety concerns.
Oversee daily nuclear medicine operations and functions.
Oversee the creation and maintenance of exam protocols and completion of ACR accreditation processes.
Assist management in maintaining appropriate staffing levels and recruiting for positions.
Assist management with HR-related processes.
Provide direct regulatory oversight for the modality, including DOH and Joint Commission requirements, and certifications such as ACR.
Ensure patient, staff, and environmental safety specific to nuclear medicine and radiation safety.
Assist with patient scheduling and patient throughput.
Assist departmental leadership with budgetary, financial, and productivity measures.
Assist departmental leadership with the capital budget process.
Assist with scheduling equipment maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
Train modality staff on systems and procedures to ensure uniformity across locations.
Attend department meetings as necessary.
Review charge reconciliation and the charge error work list.
Perform all modality functions within the scope of licensing requirements and other administrative functions as assigned.