Overview:
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Catholic Health Physician Practices
Join the expert imaging team at Catholic Health as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, where you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radionuclides
Job Details:
Nuclear medicine technologists are responsible for providing patients with radioactive medication and operating imaging technology to track the radiation within the patient’s body.
Responsibilities:
- 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
- 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
- Prepare, calculate, and verify radiopharmaceutical doses using appropriate techniques and dose calibrators
- Handle, store, and dispose of radioactive materials in accordance with safety regulations
- Adhere to all radiation safety protocols and regulatory requirements
- Minimize radiation exposure to patients, staff, and self
- Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
- Maintain accurate records of radiopharmaceutical preparation, administration, and disposal
- Document imaging procedures, patient interactions, and quality assurance activities
Requirements:
- Associate's or bachelor's degree or Certificate from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology
- New York State Radiologic Technologist License/registration in Nuclear Medicine required
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-N) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) required
- CT certification highly desirable
Posted Salary Range:
USD $55.00 - USD $70.50 /Hr.
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