Nuclear Medicine Technologist I, PRN

New York Oncology Hematology•Albany, NY

2d•$50 - $70

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist I performs diagnostic PET/CT imaging, therapy procedures, and related functions. The position collaborates with the Radiation Service Director and Supervisor on technical issues, equipment performance, and quality assurance, and supports the New York Oncology Hematology Compliance Program, including its Code of Ethics and Business Standards. The technologist performs PET/CT imaging and therapy procedures, including radiopharmaceutical injection, oral contrast administration, protocol setup, patient positioning, image reconstruction and filming, network image transfers, and image archiving. The role also supports scheduling and front-office functions, maintains accurate patient and imaging records, assists with clinical data collection and educational or research materials, follows radiation-safety standards, and conducts daily scanner quality control. The position reports equipment malfunctions and service needs, manages image and film records, and orders necessary office, medical, printing, and archiving supplies. This is a per diem position. The listed pay range is $50–$70 per hour.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from an AMA-accredited program, or an associate or bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology from an AMA-accredited program and PET/CT certification.
CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) and/or ARRT (N) certification, and state licensure where applicable.
General knowledge of patient scheduling and billing systems.
Customer-focused approach, including understanding and addressing customer needs and acting on feedback.
Commitment to quality standards and evaluating products, processes, and services against those standards.
Ability to collaborate, work effectively with others, and use compromise and creativity to solve shared problems.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds and lifting and pushing patients in wheelchairs or stretchers weighing up to 300 pounds.
Ability to perform duties involving extensive sitting or standing, reaching above shoulder height, and manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of experience in nuclear medicine and/or previous PET experience is preferred.
Certification in ARRT (R), ARRT (CT), or NMTCB (CT) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic PET/CT imaging or therapy procedures, including radiopharmaceutical injection, oral contrast administration, protocol setup, patient positioning, image reconstruction and filming, network image transfers, and archiving.
Assist with procedure scheduling and related front-office functions to support smooth workflow.
Ensure the accuracy of patient demographic information, report distribution, and patient files.
Assist with collecting clinical data for patient follow-up and developing research, teaching, and educational information.
Protect patients and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
Conduct daily quality control measures to monitor scanner performance.
Report equipment malfunctions and service needs to the appropriate company or facility.
Manage patient data and films, including printing, archiving, retrieval, network transfers, and tracking and logging loaned or requested outside films.
Order necessary office, medical, printing, and archiving supplies.