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Job Description
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (West Palm Beach, Florida).
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 escalate 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 Florida Radiologic Technologist License in Nuclear Medicine. Must also have ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB Certification.. A current Florida 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.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Florida 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. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.
The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Florida 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. We require applications to be completed online.
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Worksite address
boynton beach, FL, 33435, US
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