Nuclear Med Technologist - Nuclear Medicine - Full Time Days

Job description

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NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is a 306-bed medical center, providing care to residents of eastern Long Island. The hospital facility is home to the Knapp Cardiac Care Center—an advanced heart disease diagnostic and treatment facility—as well as a modern ambulatory surgical pavilion with specialized services including women's imaging, a sleep laboratory, and bariatric surgery. Our Provisional Level 2 Trauma Center delivers comprehensive and specialized care for patients with traumatic injuries. The Stroke Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is designated by the New York State Department of Health as a Primary Stroke Center, with expert neurologists available to provide treatment 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has multiple outpatient sites, including an outpatient wound care center, a hemodialysis center, and various primary care and specialty offices.

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nuclear Med Technologist - Nuclear Medicine - Full Time Days - Radiology - Nuclear Medicine - - 09:. In this role, the successful candidate Responsible for performing medically prescribed nuclear medicine procedures. Works under general supervision to ensure high-quality diagnostic results while maintaining patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities

Patient Care & Procedure Execution

Verify patient identity using approved protocols and review physician orders for accuracy

Explain procedures clearly and obtain consent when required

Prepare patients for procedures, ensuring comfort, privacy, and safety

Administer radiopharmaceuticals and perform imaging and non-imaging procedures per established protocols

Monitor patients throughout procedures and respond to any adverse reactions or emergencies

Adjust imaging techniques and protocols based on patient condition and clinical indications

Imaging & Technical Responsibilities

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 technical issues and adapt procedures to optimize diagnostic outcomes

Radiopharmaceutical & Radiopharmacy Duties

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 per manufacturer guidelines

Conduct wipe tests and ensure proper labeling and handling of radioactive materials

Radiation Safety & Compliance

Adhere to all radiation safety protocols and regulatory requirements

Minimize radiation exposure to patients, staff, and self

Perform contamination surveys and decontamination procedures as required

Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations

Quality Control & Documentation

Perform routine quality control checks on imaging equipment and dose calibrators

Maintain accurate records of radiopharmaceutical preparation, administration, and disposal

Document imaging procedures, patient interactions, and quality assurance activities

Ensure completeness and accuracy of all required logs and reports

Systems & Workflow Management

Utilize Hospital Information Systems (HIS), Radiology Information Systems (RIS), and PACS

Accurately document patient workflow, including exam start, completion, and departure times

Schedule and modify exams as needed within system workflows

Maintain cleanliness and readiness of work areas and equipment

Collaboration & Support

Assist physicians during procedures as needed

Coordinate with healthcare team members to ensure efficient patient care

Adapt workflow to accommodate STAT and emergency cases

Recognize and elevate medical emergencies appropriately

Education & Additional Duties

Provide guidance and supervision to students during clinical training

Evaluate student performance and support skill development

Perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

Ability to lift, push, pull, or move patients and equipment (up to 150 lbs., with or without assistive devices)

Prolonged standing and walking

Exposure to radioactive materials (with appropriate safety controls)

Flexible scheduling, including potential evenings, weekends, or on-call coverage.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a Associate's Degree or Certificate from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology. Must have a New York State Radiologic Technologist License in Nuclear Medicine. Must also have ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB Certification.. A current New York State Nuclear Medicine Technologist License is required. In addition, certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-N) or certification from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) is required BLS Certification.

Required Licenses: Nuc Med Technologist License, Nuclear Med Tech-RT (N)(ARRT), Nuclear Med Tech Cert (NMTCB)

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of a Bachelors Degree or baccalaureate degree in nuclear medicine technology.

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $95,859.50 - $112,901.19 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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