Req Number 115635Job DescriptionPerforms routine and complex nuclear medicine procedures including general imaging, nuclear cardiology in-vitro tests, SPECT, and all necessary aspects of patient care. Injects, scans, performs computer manipulations and generates hard copies. Maintains quality control, radiation safety and documentation.Job Responsibility
Reviews all requisitions before performing studies on patients. Verifies patient identification with corresponding request.
Attains required approval and signature by nuclear medicine physician.
Prepares radiopharmaceuticals and performs calibration of doses before administration.
Performs various Nuclear Medicine exams according to standards and procedures delineated by the department.
Documents doses administered to patient according to established policies and procedures.
Ensures completed studies are reviewed by Physician before patient's departure from department.
Calibrates equipment daily to ensure proper functioning.
Performs related duties, as required.
Job QualificationGraduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program, required.
Current New York State Department of Health licensure as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, required.
R.T. (N) registration with American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) OR CNMT registration with Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), required.
Previous experience in nuclear medicine, preferred.
Additional Salary DetailThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).The salary range for this position is $39.37-$52.60/hourIt is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.