Nuclear Medicine Technologist-Mount Sinai Hospital-Monday through Friday 10 am to 6 pm

Description

Performs procedures on patients ranging from Neonatal to Geriatric. Accountable for all applicable documentation relative to procedure performance and patient and family education. Maintains currency in technology and protocol updates.

Demonstrates continuous self-improvement by attending required in-service classes; maintaining certification requirements and section competence; makes effective contributions to section, and adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. May serve as preceptor for students.

Responsibilities

1. Engages in patient and family education; initiates and maintains quality patient care throughout the procedure; considers patients’ comfort and emotional needs.
2. Responsible for dose administration and calculations, performs QC procedures, has thorough knowledge and understanding of imaging technologies employed, including theory of operation of hybrid imaging with SPECT and CT, and rationale for QC procedures performed. Performs imaging procedures assigned and prepares results for interpretations, including labeling, formatting and associated paperwork.
3. Recognized malfunctioning equipment and performs minor troubleshooting, performs computer processing and acquired imaging procedures; resolves minor technical problems related to image quality and quantitative results. Archives and retrieves data as assigned including labeling, formatting and associated paperwork.
4. Conducts wipe tests, surveys and waste disposal as required.
5. Complies with Federal, State and local requirements and regulatory agencies; maintains a clean, safe work environment and observes safety procedures and testing.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s preferred
• 0-2 years minimum of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• ARRT or NMTCB Certification in Nuclear Medicine and Post-Secondary Certification in Computed Tomography
• Radiologic Technologist licensing issued by New York State Dept. of Health
• BCLS certification Required Issuing Authority: AHA or Red Cross

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $ - $ Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.