Nuclear Medicine Technologist
New York Oncology Hematology•Albany, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
This position has a sign on bonus of $10,000. SCOPE: Under general supervision, performs diagnostic PET/CT imaging, therapy procedures, and related functions. Collaborates with Radiation Service Director and Supervisor on technical issues, equipment performance and QA. Supports and adheres to the New York Oncology Hematology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Requirements
- Associates or Bachelors degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology or from an AMA accredited program or Associates or Bachelors degree in Radiologic Technology from an AMA accredited program and PET/CT certification.
- General knowledge of patient scheduling and billing systems.
- CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) and/or ARRT (N) certification and state licensure where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum three to five years experience in nuclear medicine and/or previous PET experience preferred.
- Certification either in ARRT ( R) or (CT) or NMTCB (CT) is also preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs diagnostic PET/CT imaging or Therapy procedures to include: injection of radio- pharmaceutical , the administration of oral contrast, protocol setup, patient positioning, reconstruction and filming of images, network image transfers, and archiving of image data.
- Assists in procedure scheduling and related front office functions to ensure smooth workflow.
- Ensures accuracy of patient demographic information, report distribution and patient files.
- Assists with the collection of clinical data for patient follow-up and development of teaching and educational information.
- Provides protection for patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
- Conducts daily quality control measures to monitor scanner performance.
- Reports all malfunctions and/or need for service to the proper company or facility.
- Responsible for patient data and films including: printing, archiving, retrieval, network data transfers, tracking and logging of loaned films and requested outside films.
- Ordering of necessary office, medical, printing and archiving media.
- Assists with the collection of clinical data for patient follow-up and development of research, teaching and educational information.
Benefits
- sign on bonus of $10,000
- opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
- collaborative and compassionate team of experts
- multiple locations throughout the Capital Region
- groundbreaking clinical trials
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
