Radiologic Technologist: Nuclear Medicine - Contract - Staten Island

Company: Northwell Health
Location: Staten Island
Posted on: March 7, 2025

Job Description:

Perform imaging procedures utilizing appropriate equipment and technique.
Responsibilities:

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• Perform imaging procedures utilizing appropriate equipment and technique
  
• Positions patients appropriately
  
• Positions camera close to patient
  
• Performs appropriate imaging for body site
  
• Collects significant procedure counts for adequate imaging
  
• Administration of appropriate radiopharmaceuticals safely under the direction of the nuclear medicine physician
  
• Wears monitoring badges
  
• Utilizes shielding
  
• Administers radiopharmaceuticals by appropriate route
  
• Preparation and Safe handling of Radiopharmaceuticals
  
• Wears appropriate lab attire Dispensing radiopharmaceuticals
  
• Wears protective gear (gloves)
  
• Utilizes lead shielding
  
• Utilizes other shielding as appropriate (e.g.; plastic )
  
• Process data and archives
  
• Processes SPECT acquisitions using appropriate filters
  
• Processes Renal studies
  
• Makes copies of images as requested
  
• Transfers studies to network
  
• Archives data and verifies its receipt in PACS
  
• Scans all relevant documents into PACS
  
• Perform quality control on imaging and gamma counting equipment
  
• Performs QC procedures when assigned; Analyzes results & advises Manager of possible problems
  
• Receipt of radiopharmaceuticals
  
• Dispensing radiopharmaceuticals
  
• Reconstitution of kits
  
• Documents dose administered to patients
  
• Documents disposal of radiopharmaceuticals
  
• Provide safe and appropriate patient care
  
• Positions patients minimizing discomfort
  
• Places patients on imaging equipment safely
  
• Responsive to patients' concerns regarding placement within gamma camera
  
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment
  
• Stores supplies in appropriate areas
  
• Keeps work area clean
  
• Replaces surface barriers that prevent spread of radioactive contamination
  
• Recycles lead back to vendor
  
• Performs related duties, as required
  
  Qualifications:
  
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  • High School diploma or GED, required. Completion of two (2) years American Medical Association approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology, required. Bachelor's degree preferred
    
  • Licensed by the State of New York to practice Nuclear Medicine, required
    
  • Certified by the ARRT or NMTCB, required.
    
    
    
    *Additional Salary Detail
    
    
    The 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).
    
    
    
    
    
    

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