Nuclear Med Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Department

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. The successful candidate under the direction of the Nuclear Medicine Manager, Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Medical Director, performs duties directly involved in a variety of technical procedures in the application of radionuclides.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma from an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Associate's Degree Nuclear Medicine Technology program or a related health field for all employees hired after August 1, 2016.
• For new Graduates, a Nuclear Medicine permit issued by NYS Department of Health
• New York State license in Nuclear Medicine.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Strong communication (both written and oral), problem solving, and customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Nuclear Medicine equipment.

Nice To Haves

• 1 - 2 years Nuclear Technologist experience.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Operates Nuclear Medicine equipment including Gamma cameras, Thyroid Uptake probe, dose calibrator and Geiger counter.
• Produces diagnostic images for interpretation by the Radiologist.
• Performs calibrations and Quality Control procedures and maintains proper maintenance of required records.
• Produces accurate floods on cameras.
• Reports abnormal calibrations on images.
• Responsible for preparing and injecting or orally administering radionuclides to patients.
• Identifies patients and procedures.
• Maintains dose logs and properly disposes Radioactive waste.
• Adheres to the competency assessed by authorized user
• Responsible for Radiation safety, Infection Control and all other safety regulations.
• Attends annual in-services and document Radiation Safety and Infection Control practiced by the technologist
• Enters proper exam codes into the Radiology Information System (Carestream ).
• Arrives and completes exams in a timely manner.
• Assists in care and maintenance of facilities, equipment and supplies.
• Reports any equipment problems or malfunctions to the Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Instructs and supervises Nuclear Medicine students in clinical practice.
• Works with the students to perform exams as well as performing individual image evaluation.

Benefits

• financial security benefits
• a generous time-off program
• employee resources groups for peer support
• holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

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