Nuclear Medicine Technologist

St. Mary's Healthcare • Amsterdam, NY

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About The Position

St. Mary’s Healthcare is hiring a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a 40-hour work week on the day shift. The role maintains and operates cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in patients’ bodies to produce diagnostic images. The hiring range is $45.02–$60.22; actual compensation depends on experience and other factors permitted by law. Eligible shifts may receive differentials: weekday evenings, an additional 10% plus $2.00 per hour; weekday nights, an additional 15% plus $3.00 per hour; weekend days, an additional 10%; and weekend evenings and nights, an additional 21%.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS Provider certification obtained within 3 months (90 days) of hire or job transfer.
• Before hire or job transfer, hold either an NMTCB Nuclear Medical Tech credential or an ARRT Radiologic Technologist credential specializing in Nuclear Medicine.
• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities, using critical thinking across job responsibilities.
• Ability to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed, and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills; integrity, friendliness, and compassion; and the ability to establish effective rapport with others.
• Flexibility, initiative, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction appropriately and positively.
• Ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and follow instructions in English.
• Willingness to embrace opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and select anatomic and technical factors.
• Order, prepare, administer, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals according to established procedures.
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Promptly submit high-quality images and documents to PACS, ensuring image quality, correct lead markers, and accurate patient data and history.
• Ensure equipment is functioning properly and report potential problems or malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Lock out and tag out equipment when appropriate.
• Help maintain a clean and orderly department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED