Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Northwell Health•Glen Cove, NY

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist operates nuclear medicine apparatus and auxiliary equipment, produces diagnostic scans and outputs them to film or a workstation for physician interpretation, and participates in and is responsible for emergency on-call coverage. The role performs patient screening and preparation, explains procedures, and conducts nuclear medicine examinations according to established division standards and procedures. It also involves entering patient history and other information from radiologist-completed requisitions, labeling images, and maintaining required records. The posting notes that all listed responsibilities are essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act; related duties not listed are not considered essential functions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program.
Current New York State License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Registration by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) and/or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).

Nice To Haves

Previous nuclear medicine technology experience.

Responsibilities

Operate nuclear medicine apparatus and auxiliary equipment.
Produce diagnostic scans and outputs to film or a workstation for physician interpretation.
Participate in and take responsibility for emergency on-call coverage.
Thoroughly screen patients before procedures and prepare them for examinations.
Explain procedures and set up equipment to administer the mammogram procedure in a timely manner.
Enter patient history and other pertinent information obtained from requisitions completed by the Radiologist.
Perform nuclear medicine exams according to established standards and division procedures.
Label images for identification and maintain required records.
Complete necessary record-keeping.
Perform related duties as required.