Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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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

Salary Range
USD $55.00 - USD $70.50 /Hr.
Be part of something meaningful. Help us care for our community with compassion and excellence.
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