Optum NY - Nuclear Medicine Technologist

UnitedHealth Group•Lake Success, NY

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their team in Lake Success, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on changing how clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will contribute to the vision of making healthcare better for everyone. With the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization, you can help patients live healthier lives. Optum aims to provide an exceptional career, empowering employees to live their best lives at work and at home. The role offers the fulfillment of advancing community health with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could improve care for millions of patients nationwide. The company culture emphasizes Caring, Connecting, and Growing together.

Requirements

Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree
CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) certification
Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
2+ years of experience

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiology, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures and examinations for radiological diagnosis
Administer radio-pharmaceuticals and medications for patient imaging and therapeutic procedures
Operate computed tomography (CT) scanners that are used in conjunction with nuclear medicine procedures (PET technologists only)
Provide images, data analysis and patient information for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic procedures
Process data and enhancing digital images using advanced computer technology
Evaluate images to determine the technical quality and calibration of instrumentation
Evaluate new protocols
Assists in the completion of the accreditation process for American College of Radiology (ACR) every 3 years
Perform quality control and reporting tasks, setting up and conducting procedures, maintain day-to-day schedules, assisting radiologist, and contributing to the efficient operation of the department assuring the quality and continuity of patient care
Acquire patients' chart data/requisition and reviews both to determine correct room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems, contraindications to the study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs
Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and safety
Review each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of patients following the procedure