The technologist is responsible for preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals while performing high-quality nuclear medicine imaging procedures such as SPECT/CT. They must also ensure strict adherence to quality control standards and radiation safety protocols for all instrumentation and patient care activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a current CNMT or ARRT certification and a New York State Department of Health license as a Radiological Technologist. An associate degree from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program is required, along with the ability to exercise clinical judgment in patient care.
Hours: 7.5 HOURS Join our Radiology team and make a difference at a great community based hospital, Montefiore New Rochelle. The hospital is part of the Montefiore Health System, a premier academic health system serving more than 3 million people living in the New York City region and Hudson Valley. We have fantastic opportunity for a per-diem Nuclear Medicine Tech to join our Radiology department Job Summary The Responsibilities of this nuclear medicine technologist include an empathetic and instructional approach to patient care, the preparation, calibration and administration of radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals (under the direction of an authorized user), the performance of quality control procedures and the operation of imaging, laboratory and computer instrumentation. Qualified technologists can perform CT functions in conjunction with SPECT/CT exams. Essential Functions Perform quality nuclear medicine imaging procedures, which can include SPECT/CT, on patients in order to provide best patient care possible.
Exams are judged either acceptable or unacceptable in quality by observation of nuclear medicine physician trained to interpret procedure. Perform nuclear medicine imaging procedures on a timely manner in order to decrease length of stay and maintain satisfied outpatients.
Each procedure has worked times established by national standards and verified by physicians and supervisors with approximate camera utilization. Perform quality control procedures on all instrumentation.
Must meet NEMA standards and specific linearity, sensitivity, resolution and SPECT/CT specification established by equipment vendors. Provide proper radiopharmaceuticals and prescribed dose for patient examinations.
Zero error tolerance. Handled, utilize and dispose of radioactive materials.
All personnel and work areas are monitored on a daily basis and radiation readings must comply with standards established. Participate in continuing education.
Attendance at lectures and meetings are maintained must meet standards of CNMT and ARRT. Qualifications AS Required less than 1 year Education from formal education program(s) for Nuclear Medicine Technology, and as applicable CT, by the Joint Review Committee of Educational Programs to qualify as Nuclear Medicine Tech.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Disability benefits
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Prescription plan
Accident insurance
Tax deferred annuity 403(b)
Required
Patient
Care: Requires the exercise of judgment to assess and responds to patient's needs prior to, during and after visits in the Nuclear Medicine Division. Determine which patients should receive immediate care in the absence of the supervisor
Quality
Control: Requires the evaluation and maintenance of quality control program for instrumentation to ensure its credibility and reliability.
Administrative
Procedures: Requires the exercise of judgment to schedule patients in a timely arranged manner. Uses judgment to assign work schedules to technologists. Nuclear Medicine gamma cameras with and without SPECT/CT; data processing computers; doses calibrators; well counters; EKG machine, thyroid probe; survey meters; film processor; film copiers; lung ventilation equipment; Hospital computer systems applicable to job functions. Ext File Certification_ID.XLSX Not found! Meets American College of Radiology requirements/standards to perform Nuclear Medicine exams. Required and Ext File Certification_ID.XLSX Not found! Current CNMT and/or ARRT certification and/or New York State Department of Health License as a Radiological Technologist. Required Ext File Certification_ID.XLSX Not found! New York State Department of Health License Radiological Technologist with at least a limited practice of Nuclear Medicine and can include CT practice to perform SPECT/CT exams. Preferred Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Montefiore New Rochelle is part of Montefiore Health System, a premier academic medical center and the University Hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Our mission is to heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. Our vision is to be a premier academic medical center that transforms health and enriches lives. Those who work here are driven by a passion to serve and a desire to provide excellent care to all. We apply our standard of excellence to all that we do, including our benefits. Medical insurance, including prescription plan, dental and vision Flexible spending accounts Paid time off for illness, vacation and holidays Life, accident and business travel insurance Employee assistance program (EAP) Disability benefits to protect your income Tax Deferred Annuity 403(b) Employees also have access to an assortment of insurance products and discount programs through Voluntary Benefits. Click here to see the comprehensive benefits available to those who join our outstanding team. Through this link, you can find detailed benefits plan information, including rates, for non-union associates, NYSNA RNs and house staff. (1199 Union Benefits information is shared at their member benefits orientation upon hire.) Our aim is to develop and retain talent so that every associate can thrive and contribute authentically with opportunities for career growth throughout their career journey. When you join us, your journey will begin with a formal orientation, including specialized clinical orientations and in-house training. The Montefiore Learning Network provides programs and resources to support staff in their work and career. Associates benefit from formal classes, new associate and leader orientations, new equipment orientations, management development programs, e-learning opportunities and many more career development initiatives.
