Nuclear Med Technologist-Bellevue
Apply NowCompany: NYU Langone Health
Location: New York, NY 10001
Description:
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nations top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to med.nyu.edu(Opens in a new window), and interact with us on LinkedIn(Opens in a new window), Glassdoor(Opens in a new window), Indeed(Opens in a new window), Facebook(Opens in a new window), Twitter(Opens in a new window) and Instagram(Opens in a new window).
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Nuclear Med Technologist-Bellevue.
In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing medically prescribed nuclear medicine procedures; maintaining departmental standards in accordance with Policies and Procedures and up to date knowledge on new techniques and procedures. This position works under limited supervision independently performing Nuclear Medicine testing. Work situations require a service oriented individual. Procedures performed require independent judgement, initiative, ingenuity, and strict adherence to radiation safety management guidelines.
Job Responsibilities:
Operates hospital and radiology information systems as they relate to nuclear medicine
Demonstrates knowledge of the hospital and radiology information systems as they relate to radiology
Selects appropriate patient information from HIS/RIS system in accordance with HIPPA regulations
Accesses patient information; schedules exams; appointment times; type of exam patient reports etc
Follows departmental HIS/RIS system procedures and protocol to ensure orders are verified and processed to correctly
Effectively assesses patients information and status and follows appropriate procedure s accordingly
Uses standard procedures to identify the correct patient
Reviews patients requisition and understands the type of exam required by each requisition and confers with medical staff regarding clarification when necessary
Follows accepted radiologic procedures and uses medical information to determine type of protocol required for radiographic examination
Consults policy and procedure manuals and/or other reference materials as necessary to ensure actions conform to established protocols
Follows special instructions indicated on radiographic requisition
Recognizes need for and follows isolation precautions
Independently implements patient procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards
Explains the procedure and equipment to the patient clearly
Solves problems that arise during patient examinations using both technical knowledge and innovation
Alters examination to maximize information in response to patients condition
Confers with other technologists concerning previous approaches utilized
Demonstrates skill in equipment set up utilization and proper maintenance procedure
Performs visual and manual quality control checks of Nuclear Medicine equipment including monitors used for routine dictation/reading of clinical images
Uses imaging and peripheral equipment in a safe and productive manner in accordance with prescribed hospital departmental and manufacturers procedures
Observes and reports any malfunctioning of the equipment and notifies appropriate persons in case of missing or damaged equipment
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Associates degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Completion of a Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board NMTCB recognized nuclear medicine technology program
Certification/registration in Nuclear Medicine or eligibility by either the: Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board NMTCB ; The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in nuclear medicine technology
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where youll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $101,763.89 $114,145.89 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.