Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

1h • $66 - $73

About The Position

NYU Langone Health is hiring a Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform medically prescribed nuclear medicine procedures with a high degree of autonomy. Working under general supervision, the technologist supports high-quality diagnostic results, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. The role also supports departmental operations through advanced technical expertise, staff and student mentorship, workflow coordination, staffing coverage, and quality initiatives.

The position includes patient preparation and monitoring; radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration; imaging and non-imaging procedures; image acquisition, processing, evaluation, and transmission; radiation safety and regulatory compliance; quality-control checks and documentation; and use of hospital and radiology information systems and PACS. The technologist collaborates with physicians and care teams, assists with urgent cases, supports staff onboarding and training, and guides students during clinical training.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or certificate from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• New York State Radiologic Technologist License in Nuclear Medicine.
• ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB certification.
• 3 to 5 years of experience.
• BLS certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identity 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 during procedures, respond to adverse reactions or emergencies, and escalate medical emergencies appropriately.
• Adjust imaging techniques and protocols based on patient condition and clinical indications, and serve as a clinical resource for complex or high-risk cases.
• 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 in proper anatomical presentation.
• Perform data analysis and provide results to physicians for interpretation.
• Troubleshoot advanced technical issues, optimize imaging protocols, and support implementation of new techniques and protocols.
• 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 and ensure proper labeling and handling of radioactive materials.
• Adhere to radiation safety protocols and regulatory requirements, minimize radiation exposure, and perform contamination surveys and decontamination procedures as required.
• Perform routine quality-control checks on imaging equipment and dose calibrators.
• Maintain accurate records of radiopharmaceutical preparation, administration, and disposal; document procedures, patient interactions, quality assurance activities, and required logs and reports.
• Assist with QA/QC oversight and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Use Hospital Information Systems (HIS), Radiology Information Systems (RIS), and PACS; document exam start, completion, and departure times; and schedule or modify exams as needed.
• Maintain clean, ready work areas and equipment and assist with daily workflow coordination, staffing coverage, and case prioritization.
• Assist physicians during procedures and coordinate with healthcare team members to support efficient patient care.
• Adapt workflow for STAT and emergency cases.
• Mentor junior technologists and new hires and support staff onboarding, training, and competency validation.
• Guide and supervise students during clinical training, evaluate their performance, and support their skill development as a preceptor and role model.
• 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
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree