Nuclear Med Technologist - Nuclear Medicine - Full Time Days

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. 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.

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.

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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 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 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. We require applications to be completed online.

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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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