Nuclear Medicine Technologist

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

2d • $66 - $73

About The Position

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

The technologist verifies patient identity and physician orders, explains procedures, prepares and monitors patients, administers radiopharmaceuticals, and performs imaging and non-imaging procedures. Responsibilities include operating nuclear medicine imaging equipment, acquiring and evaluating images, processing and transmitting data to PACS, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting new techniques and protocols. The role also prepares and verifies radiopharmaceutical doses, handles radioactive materials, conducts required safety checks, and maintains accurate records and documentation.

The Senior Technologist assists with workflow coordination and case prioritization, adapts to STAT and emergency cases, collaborates with physicians and healthcare team members, and provides guidance, training, and competency support to junior technologists, new hires, and students. The role may involve flexible scheduling, including potential evenings, weekends, or on-call coverage, and requires the ability to move patients and equipment weighing up to 150 pounds, with or without assistive devices.

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 effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move patients and equipment weighing up to 150 pounds, with or without assistive devices.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identity and physician orders; explain procedures and obtain consent when required.
• Prepare patients for procedures and monitor them during procedures, responding to adverse reactions or emergencies.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and perform imaging and non-imaging procedures according to established protocols.
• Adjust imaging techniques and protocols based on patient condition and clinical indications, and serve as a resource for complex or high-risk cases.
• Operate nuclear medicine imaging equipment, including gamma cameras and related systems.
• Acquire, process, evaluate, format, archive, and transmit diagnostic imaging data to PACS; analyze data and provide results to physicians for interpretation.
• Troubleshoot technical issues, optimize imaging protocols, and support implementation of new imaging techniques and protocols.
• Prepare, calculate, and verify radiopharmaceutical doses; perform generator elution and prepare radiopharmaceuticals according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Handle, store, label, and dispose of radioactive materials in accordance with safety regulations; conduct wipe tests and mentor staff on radiopharmacy procedures.
• Follow radiation safety protocols, minimize radiation exposure, perform contamination surveys and decontamination when required, and support compliance with applicable regulations.
• Perform routine quality control checks on imaging equipment and dose calibrators; maintain records of radiopharmaceutical preparation, administration, and disposal.
• Document imaging procedures, patient interactions, quality assurance activities, and required logs and reports; assist with QA/QC oversight and continuous quality improvement.
• Use HIS, RIS, and PACS; document patient workflow times, schedule or modify exams, and maintain clean, ready work areas and equipment.
• Assist with daily workflow coordination, staffing coverage, and case prioritization; adapt to STAT and emergency cases and escalate medical emergencies appropriately.
• Assist physicians during procedures and coordinate with healthcare team members to support efficient patient care.
• Mentor and guide junior technologists and new hires; support onboarding, training, and competency validation.
• Guide and supervise students, evaluate their performance, support skill development, and act as a clinical 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.

What This Job Offers

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