Nuclear Medicine Technologist (FGP) -Brooklyn, ACBR Hosp Bklyn

NYU Langone Health • Brooklyn, NY

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About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine, part of NYU Langone Health, is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform medically prescribed nuclear medicine procedures under general supervision. The role is responsible for producing high-quality diagnostic results while maintaining patient safety and regulatory compliance.

The technologist verifies patient identity and physician orders, explains procedures, prepares patients, administers radiopharmaceuticals, and performs imaging and non-imaging procedures. Duties include operating nuclear medicine imaging equipment; acquiring, processing, evaluating, formatting, archiving, and transmitting images; preparing and verifying radiopharmaceutical doses; handling radioactive materials; and conducting quality control, contamination surveys, and decontamination as needed.

The role also involves documenting procedures and patient workflow, maintaining required records and equipment, using hospital and radiology information systems and PACS, coordinating with physicians and other healthcare team members, responding to emergencies, and guiding students during clinical training. The position is based at the Brooklyn location specified in the job title. Work may involve flexible scheduling, including potential evenings, weekends, or on-call coverage, as well as prolonged standing and walking and moving patients or equipment weighing up to 150 pounds, with or without assistive devices.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or certificate from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• Current New York State Nuclear Medicine Technologist License.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-N) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• BLS Certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or baccalaureate degree in nuclear medicine technology.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identity using approved protocols and review physician orders for accuracy.
• Explain procedures, obtain consent when required, and prepare patients while ensuring comfort, privacy, and safety.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and perform imaging and non-imaging procedures according to established protocols.
• Monitor patients and respond to adverse reactions or emergencies.
• 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.
• 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 according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Conduct wipe tests, contamination surveys, and decontamination procedures as required; label and handle radioactive materials properly.
• Follow radiation safety protocols and regulatory requirements and minimize radiation exposure to patients, staff, and self.
• Perform routine quality control checks on imaging equipment and dose calibrators.
• Maintain accurate records of radiopharmaceutical preparation, administration, and disposal; document procedures, patient interactions, and quality assurance activities; complete required logs and reports.
• Use Hospital Information Systems (HIS), Radiology Information Systems (RIS), and PACS; document patient workflow and schedule or modify exams as needed.
• Maintain clean, ready work areas and equipment.
• Assist physicians during procedures and coordinate with healthcare team members to support efficient patient care.
• Adapt workflow for STAT and emergency cases and recognize and escalate medical emergencies.
• Guide and supervise students during clinical training, evaluate their performance, and support skill development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree