Nuclear Medicine Technologist – East New York Position Available In Kings, New York

Nuclear Medicine Technologist – East York EmblemHealth United States, York, Brooklyn Jun 18, 2025 AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY) is a primary and specialty care practice serving half a million patients across the York metropolitan area. With more than 30 medical offices across York City’s five boroughs and Long Island, ACPNY is continually expanding our practice and enhancing our services for communities throughout York. As we grow, our employees grow with us. Summary of Position Under the direction of a physician, administer radiopharmaceuticals intravenously to detect diseases, using radioisotope equipment to produce high quality, diagnostically accurate images in a manner that is safe and effective for the patient. Principal Accountabilities Administer radiopharmaceuticals intravenously to detect diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.
Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients’ bodies, using a camera to produce computer-generated images.
Use processing software to prepare computer-generated images for interpretation by a physician.
Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras.
Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.
Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician’s prescription.
Process cardiac function studies, using computer. Record and process results of procedures.
Assist in preparing the final report for each test performed.
Gather information on patients’ illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.
Assist in preparing intake charts (including clinical data, consent form, referral form, and authorization information) for patients prior to testing appointment
Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provides them with assistance during test procedures.
Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.
Review cumulative monthly radiation dosage reports for all nuclear staff with radiation safety officer.
Assist the radiation safety officer with any documentation needed by DOH for safety audits.
Assist in maintenance of Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) accreditation Qualifications Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications Associate Degree, preferably in Nuclear Medicine Technology ; Bachelor’s Degree
Completion of an education and training program that has been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT).
Certification by either the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) or the CAMRT nuclear medicine certification. Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Minimum of 1-year Nuclear Medicine Tech work experience in a hospital or ambulatory setting
Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentation)
Ability to communicate effectively with providers, care team members and explain technical procedures to patients
Strong knowledge of use of radiopharmaceuticals ,
Strong knowledge of radioisotope camera equipment used to produce a computer-generated image and processing software used to prepare images for interpretation by a physician.

Additional Information Requisition ID:

1000002212

Hiring Range:

$50.00-$65.00 per hour