Nuclear Med Tech

Northwell Health • Bay Shore, NY

45d

About The Position

1.Performs routine and complex nuclear medicine procedures including general imaging, nuclear cardiology in-vitro tests, SPECT, and all necessary aspects of patient care. 2.Injects, scans, performs computer manipulations and generates hard copies. 3.Maintains quality control, radiation safety and documentation.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program, required.
• Current New York State License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, required.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) and/or certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous nuclear medicine technology experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews all requisitions before performing studies on patients.
• Verifies patient identification with corresponding request.
• Attains required approval and signature by nuclear medicine physicians.
• Calibrates all machines daily to ensure proper functioning.
• Prepares radio pharmacy preparations and performance calibration of doses before administering to patient.
• Documents doses administered to patient on log sheets and individual patient's folder.
• Ensures completed studies are reviewed by Resident or Attending Staff before patient's departure from department.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees