Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Northwell • Town of Huntington, NY

4h • $91,400 - $158,100

About The Position

Leads and provides guidance to nuclear medicine technologists. Makes a record of exam produced for interpretation by the radiologist.

Requirements

• Vocational or Technical school Diploma required.
• Current License to practice as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in New York State,
• Current ARRT Nuclear registration,
• or Current CNMT registration required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 5-7 years of technical experience and 2+ years of leadership / management experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Leads specialized equipment and procedures as well as leads the technologists in performing scans.
• Adjusts nuclear equipment to the correct setting for each examination as prescribed by the attending physician.
• Handles emergency situations
• Reviews the processing of nuclear studies.
• Prepares and maintains records and files of procedures.
• Performs routine Quality Assurance testing
• Orders radiological pharmaceuticals.
• Follows guidelines set forth by ACR and DOH.
• Troubleshoots equipment failure, makes repairs where possible
• Insures equipment is functioning properly on a continuous basis.
• Monitors the level of stock of supplies, as needed.
• Provides training and technical direction to lower level technicians and nurses in nuclear procedures and processes.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree