Nuclear Medicine Technician (Per Diem) Manhattan

Position Overview

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system dedicated to achieving exceptional patient outcomes with some of the nation’s lowest mortality rates. Recognized as the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center by Vizient Inc. and with top clinical specialties by U.S. News & World Report, we offer a wide range of medical services across multiple inpatient, outpatient, and specialized locations. We are excited to welcome a Per Diem-Nuclear Medicine Technician who will be responsible for performing medically prescribed nuclear medicine procedures under general direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the organization’s Service Standards and incorporates them into the performance of duties.
• Operates hospital and radiology information systems as they relate to nuclear medicine. Correctly selects appropriate patient information from HIS/RIS systems in accordance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring accurate scheduling and documentation.
• Effectively assesses patient information and status by identifying the correct patient using standard procedures, reviewing requisitions, and collaborating with medical staff when clarification is needed.
• Independently implements patient procedures per departmental protocols: explains procedures and equipment, obtains formal consent when necessary, ensures patient comfort and privacy, prepares radiopharmaceutical doses with proper dose calculations, and verifies all labels and measurements using appropriate equipment.
• Analyzes acquired data, reports results to physicians for interpretation, adjusts examinations as needed, and assists physicians during procedures while ensuring timely and efficient exam completion.
• Maintains cleanliness of the procedure area, prepares equipment for future exams, and ensures proper scheduling adjustments for STAT and emergency cases while vigilantly recognizing and responding to medical emergencies.
• Adheres to proper radiation safety procedures by using syringe shields, following the ALARA principle, disposing radioactive waste correctly, and maintaining radiation detection instruments.
• Implements non-imaging procedures, including the collection and processing of body fluid specimens for in-vivo and in-vitro procedures using appropriate containers and standard practices.
• Prepares radiopharmacy doses and standards with precision, performs “wipe tests” on radioactive shipments, monitors and processes packaging, and follows manufacturer’s instructions for generator eluate and compound radiopharmaceutical preparation.
• Disposes of radioactive waste per departmental policies, follows radiation protection procedures to reduce exposure, conducts contamination surveys, and performs decontamination as necessary.
• Performs routine imaging system evaluations on scintillation cameras, calibrates dose calibrators, and develops and maintains quality control procedures for all assays to ensure accuracy and validity.
• Maintains complete and accurate records for all quality control procedures, dose preparation and administration, receipt of radioactive materials, and waste disposal.
• Executes proper equipment set-up, operation, and maintenance; selects appropriate imaging parameters and collimators; and promptly reports any malfunctions or damaged equipment.
• Demonstrates familiarity with computer product printers and makes minor adjustments to correct malfunctions when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree
• Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) recognized nuclear medicine technology program
• Certification/registration in Nuclear Medicine by either the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• New York State License (Radiologic Technology or Ultrasound)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care
• Generous time-off program, financial security benefits, and access to a holistic employee wellness program
• Compensation: $62.00 - $62.00 Hourly (Actual salaries depend on factors including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need)
• Access to extensive resources and services designed to enhance overall quality of life for you and your family