Nuclear Med Technologist - Nuclear Medicine - Full Time Days
About The Position
NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices. In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for performing medically prescribed nuclear medicine procedures. Works under general supervision to ensure high-quality diagnostic results while maintaining patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree or Certificate from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology
- New York State Radiologic Technologist License in Nuclear Medicine
- ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB Certification
- Current New York State Nuclear Medicine Technologist License
- Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-N) or certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
- BLS Certification
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Bachelors Degree or baccalaureate degree in nuclear medicine technology
Responsibilities
- Verify patient identity using approved protocols and review physician orders for accuracy
- Explain procedures clearly and obtain consent when required
- Prepare patients for procedures, ensuring comfort, privacy, and safety
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals and perform imaging and non-imaging procedures per established protocols
- Monitor patients throughout procedures and respond to any adverse reactions or emergencies
- Adjust imaging techniques and protocols based on patient condition and clinical indications
- Operate nuclear medicine imaging equipment, including gamma cameras and related systems
- Acquire, process, and evaluate diagnostic images for quality and completeness
- Format, archive, and transmit imaging data to PACS in proper anatomical presentation
- Perform data analysis and provide results to physicians for interpretation
- Troubleshoot technical issues and adapt procedures to optimize diagnostic outcomes
- Prepare, calculate, and verify radiopharmaceutical doses using appropriate techniques and dose calibrators
- Handle, store, and dispose of radioactive materials in accordance with safety regulations
- Perform generator elution and prepare radiopharmaceuticals per manufacturer guidelines
- Conduct wipe tests and ensure proper labeling and handling of radioactive materials
- Adhere to all radiation safety protocols and regulatory requirements
- Minimize radiation exposure to patients, staff, and self
- Perform contamination surveys and decontamination procedures as required
- Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Perform routine quality control checks on imaging equipment and dose calibrators
- Maintain accurate records of radiopharmaceutical preparation, administration, and disposal
- Document imaging procedures, patient interactions, and quality assurance activities
- Ensure completeness and accuracy of all required logs and reports
- Utilize Hospital Information Systems (HIS), Radiology Information Systems (RIS), and PACS
- Accurately document patient workflow, including exam start, completion, and departure times
- Schedule and modify exams as needed within system workflows
- Maintain cleanliness and readiness of work areas and equipment
- Assist physicians during procedures as needed
- Coordinate with healthcare team members to ensure efficient patient care
- Adapt workflow to accommodate STAT and emergency cases
- Recognize and escalate medical emergencies appropriately
- Provide guidance and supervision to students during clinical training
- Evaluate student performance and support skill development
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
