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Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for performing various nuclear medicine imaging and therapy procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and imaging quality. This professional works with patients to educate them on procedures and maintain safety and compliance with established protocols and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician orders.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and examinations for their understanding and cooperation.
• Position patients and perform imaging procedures while considering age-related needs.
• Analyze imaging results, identify quality issues, and take corrective action as needed.
• Enter, transmit, and report scan results accurately.
• Order, prepare, administer, store, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with protocols and regulations.
• Continually monitor patient condition and respond to changes appropriately.
• Maintain appropriate inventory of supplies in the Clinical Nuclear Medicine rooms.

Qualifications

• CT certified with PET/CT experience.
• ARRT certification in CT.
• NNMTCB certification in CT.
• Certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or registered as a Radiologic Technologist (RT) with Nuclear Medicine certification (NM) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• New York State license.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of GE PET or Philips PET Scanners.

Schedule

This position offers varied shifts, including 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM or 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday. No weekends, on-call, or holiday shifts are required.

Location

This position is based in the city of your choice within New York State.

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