(Archived) Nuclear Technologist

Large, multi-system 1199 Union hospital in Brooklyn offering competitive pay, tremendous opportunities for growth with an excellent Major Medical, PTO, Vision, dental plans.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is a highly specialized healthcare professional who reports directly to the Radiology Operations Manager and works closely with the nuclear medicine physician.

Compensation: $35 - $41 Per Hour / Union

• Prepare and administer radioactive chemical compounds, known as radiopharmaceuticals.
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• Perform Quality Control (QC) for Hotlab instruments and imaging equipment.
• Perform patient imaging procedures using sophisticated radiation-detecting instrumentation.
• Accomplish computer processing and image enhancement.
• Provide images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.
• Reconstruct raw data into diagnostic images and send to Radiologist for interpretation.
• Responsible for performing radionuclide procedures on patients inclusive of organ imaging, function studies, and assisting physician in therapeutic use of radioisotopes under prescribed safety conditions.
• Practices sterile techniques to help prevent cross-contamination.

Education:

• Associates Degree from an AMA accredited program.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an AMA accredited program preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience as a medical technologist, preferably in nuclear medicine.
• NMTCB (CNMT) or ARRT (N) certification
• NYS licensure
• IV certification preferred