• Nuclear Medicine Technologist

    UHS (Johnson City, NY)


    Position OverviewUnited Health Servies (UHS) is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for the ordering, preparation, and administration of radiopharmaceutical materials to patients. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist operates gamma equipment or thyroid uptake and probe for the visualization for both the structure and function of major organ systems within the body. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist utilizes knowledge of radiation physics and safety in the preparation, measurement, and administration of isotopes.

    Primary Department, Division, or Unit:

    Diagnostic Imaging, UHS Wilson Medical Center

    Work Shift and Schedule:

    This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as needed, agreed upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager.

    Compensation Range:

    $40.70 - $61.05 per hour, depending on experience

     

    This position is not eligible for benefits.

     

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    Sign-On Incentives:

    Up to a $10,000 Sign-on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility criteria. Talk with your recruiter to learn more.

    Job Responsibilities

    + Participates in all Radiology Management Systems functions as they relate to patient procedures.

    + Demonstrates adequate radiation safety practices as it relates to patients and co-workers.

    + Maintain and be familiar with required documentation necessary for licensing agencies.

    + Provide patient education as needed.

    + Demonstrates knowledge on the proper handling and disposing of radioactive waste material.

    + Develops effective communication with referring physicians, radiologists and other department customers to ensure the delivery of nuclear medicine procedures.

    + Performs a broad range of diagnostic imaging procedures including SPECT and SPECT/CT

    + Prepares image data for interpretation including proper documentation and labeling, image data processing and formatting, data calculations and SPECT reconstruction

    + Practices within Federal and State guideline.

    + Orders, receives, documents, stores and returns radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with NY DOH.

    + Prepares, documents, dispenses and administers radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with NY DOH..

    + Transfers and retrieves image data to PACS and documents the study in EPIC.

    + Performs radioactive waste collection/disposal

    + Performs and documents daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly quality control procedures on equipment in accordance with ACR. Reports deviations to appropriate personnel.

    + Demonstrates proficiency in starting intravenous catheter line and injecting radioisotopes. Removes IVs

    Position Quailifications

    Minimum Required:

    + Associate’s degree in Applied Science in Nuclear Medicine

    + NYS Radiologic Technologist license in Nuclear Medicine AND NMTCB or ARRT(N) eligible

    + NMTCB or ARRT(N) certified within 6 months of hire

    Preferred:

    + Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nuclear Medicine.

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    About United Health Services

     

    United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.

     

    At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

     

    United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

     

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    United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.