Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

Nuclear medicine technologists perform tests for diagnosis and medical research. They prepare and give small doses of radioactive drugs (radiopharmaceuticals) to patients, then use high-level imaging equipment to record images of the radioactive material in the body. Physicians interpret the images to study and diagnose an infection or disorder. Nuclear medicine technologists also give doses of radiation to patients internally to treat medical conditions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Nuclear medicine technologists work with doctors, medical physicists, nuclear pharmacists, computer specialists, nurses, and administrative staff.
• Preparing and administering radioactive drugs.
• Capturing images that a physician will use to diagnose an infection or disorder.
• Limiting radiation exposure to the patient and staff members administering the tests.
• Analyzing specimens in the lab.
• Setting up appointments.
• Explaining procedures to patients.
• Should be able to perform all aspects of general nuclear medicine and nuclear cardiology.
• Will be performing QA on the cameras, injecting and imaging patients for both NM stress tests and general nuclear studies.
• Will be ordering radioactive doses for patients from our nuclear pharmacy.
• Should be comfortable with dispensing both high and low dose I-131 therapies and be familiar with all nuclear medicine related equipment.

Requirements:

• 1 year of Nuclear Medicine Technology experience, Relevant Equipment.
• A valid license as a nuclear medicine technologist issued by the NYSDOH required.
• Associate degree.
• BLS preferred.
• Certified in CT preferred.