A recognized healthcare system in New York City is actively seeking a new Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join its Radiology Diagnostic team in the Bronx. In this role, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist will be responsible for performing radiographic examinations under the direction of Departmental Radiologists.
About the Opportunity:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Assignment Length: 13-week contract
- Schedule: Standard business
- Hours: 8am to 4pm
- Setting: Acute Care
Responsibilities:
- Greet the patient, explain to them the examination they are about to undergo, position the patient, set the proper exposure factors in order to obtain the required quality radiograph
- Provide radiologic examinations based on referring Physician and Radiologist needs
- Practice appropriate radiation safety and protection to assure that patients do not undergo undue radiation exposure
- Operate imaging equipment efficiently and effectively in order to obtain quality studies and to report any malfunctions with equipment to immediate supervisor
- Process films and input information into the Radiology Information System for documentation and billing purposes
- Perform other duties, as needed
Qualifications:
- 1+ year of Nuclear Medicine Technology experience
- A valid license as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist issued by the NYSDOH
Desired Skills:
- AHA BLS certification
- Bilingual
