Nuclear Medicine Technologist
About The Position
Optum NY is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their team in Mount Kisco, 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 be an integral part of their vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you will have the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. They believe in empowering you to live your best life at work and at home, offering 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 role emphasizes collaboration, connection, and growth, aiming to make medicine rewarding.
Requirements
- Associate degree or bachelor’s degree
- CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) certification
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
- 2+ years of experience
Nice To Haves
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in radiography, radiology, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures and examinations for radiological diagnosis
- Administer radiopharmaceuticals and medications for patient imaging and therapeutic procedures
- Provide images, data analysis, and patient information for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic procedures
- Process data and enhance digital images using advanced computer technology
- Evaluate images to determine the technical quality and calibration of instrumentation
- Evaluate new protocols
- Assist in the completion of the accreditation process for the American College of Radiology (ACR) every 3 years
- Perform quality control and reporting tasks, set up and conduct procedures, maintain day-to-day schedules, assist radiologists, and contribute to the efficient operation of the department, ensuring the quality and continuity of patient care
- Acquire patient chart data/requisitions and review both to determine correct room setup, identify medical concerns, contraindications, and verify exam appropriateness
- Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure understanding and safety
- Review each examination for technical accuracy, present completed exams to radiologists, and communicate relevant patient information to care teams
Benefits
- Generous PTO
- 9 paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Annual reviews
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
