Nuclear Medicine Technologist
25 days ago
Elmira
Job DescriptionNuclear Medicine Technologist ($15,000.00 Sign-ON Bonus, Relocation Assistance, Excellent Benefits and Compensation Package and more!) We are seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures. Position Responsibilities: • Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine/Nuclear Cardiology, • Perform a full range of diagnostic procedures with precision and accuracy, • Conduct quality control testing on imaging equipment, • Review physician orders for appropriateness, • Prepare patients and administer radiopharmaceuticals, • Insert IV catheters as required, • Acquire and process images using gamma cameras, PACS, and nuclear medicine management systems, • Troubleshoot technical and clinical issues, • Radiopharmaceutical Preparation, • Order, prepare, and calculate doses of radiopharmaceuticals, • Manage Tc99m kits and bulk supplies, • Ensure quality control and compliance with sterile technique, • Radioactive Material Management, • Oversee ordering, receiving, distributing, and storage of radioactive materials and waste, • Ensure compliance with departmental, hospital, and New York State regulations, • Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine, • Coordinate with referring offices and radiologists for therapy planning, • Ensure all pre-testing and documentation is complete, • Administer therapeutic doses safely while following all radiation safety precautions, • Mobile Nuclear Cardiology, • Travel to physician offices across NY and PA using a mobile gamma camera system, • Safely transport, set up, and operate equipment in varied environments, • Work independently alongside physicians, nurses, and patients, • Patient Care, • Provide compassionate, age-appropriate care for neonates through geriatrics, • Maintain patient safety and comfort throughout all procedures, • Compliance & Education, • Participate in accreditation activities and departmental policy compliance, • Maintain continuing education credits and required certifications, • Attend annual training and educational programs, • Customer Service, • Demonstrate excellent patient interaction skills by providing care in a friendly, professional, and attentive manner, • Support a positive patient experience throughout the diagnostic process Requirements • Current certification or eligibility for certification in Nuclear Medicine by NMTCB or ARRT, • Formal 2- or 4-year degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology (preferred), • Nuclear Medicine Technologist licensure, • Valid driver’s license and insurability Benefits • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision), • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA), • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D), • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays), • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity), • Short Term & Long Term Disability, • Training & Development