Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Job at a glance
Job description
A well-known hospital system is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their Radiology Diagnostic team. Under the direction of Departmental Radiologists, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist will be responsible for performing radiographic examinations.
About the Opportunity:
- Assignment Legnth: 13-week contract
- Schedule: Monday to Friday (alternating weekends)
- Hours: 8am to 4:30pm
- Setting:Acute Care
Responsibilities:
- Greet the patient, explain to them the examination they are about to undergo, position the patient, set the proper exposure factors in order to obtain the required quality radiograph
- Provide radiologic examinations based on referring Physician and Radiologist needs
- Practice appropriate radiation safety and protection to assure that patients do not undergo undue radiation exposure.
- Obtain quality studies and to report any malfunctions with equipment to immediate supervisor.
- Process films and input information into the Radiology Information System for documentation and billing purposes
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- 1+ year Nuclear Medicine Technology experience in an Acute Care setting
- Nuclear Med Tech Cert through ARRT or NMTCB
- A valid license as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist issued by the NYSDOH required