Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist FGP Manhattan

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Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist (FGP) - Manhattan

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Radiology

New York, NY
• Full-Time/Regular

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's 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.

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist. In this role, the successful candidate has above average skills and along with the Chief Tech of the Nuclear Medicine area oversees all aspects of the daily operation of the Nuclear Medicine section.

• Provide cover in the absence of the Chief Technologist as needed with supervising Nursing, Transport, clerical, PCT and PCA personnel in the duties required to meet the unique needs of the Nuclear Medicine area including the use of overtime.
• Ensure that the staff signs in and out daily and that in progress exams are tracked out after they are done.
• Adjust and adapt to work schedule changes in response to unusual circumstances.
• Comply with the procedure for staff completing the online performance evaluations.
• Maintain documentation on the ordering, usage and disposal of Radiopharmaceuticals.
• Monitor for contamination the Nuclear Medicine environment, the staff and generated garbage.
• Solve staff problems with difficult cases troubleshooting technical problems with the patient or equipment.
• Respond to request for assistance from the other staff.
• Solve technical problems that arise during patient examinations.
• Assist the Radiologist during the course Nuclear Medicine scan.
• Recognizes and reports abnormalities with the patient, the procedure ordered or the contrast to the attention of the Attending Radiologist before, during or after any procedure.
• Plan and coordinate for uninterrupted service during a downtime of the clinical systems, the PACS, any of the Nuclear Medicine modalities, a disaster or staff shortages.
• Capable of redirecting scanned images to specific consoles during a downtime.
• Assist in the back loading of data into the RIS after a downtime.
• Perform medically prescribed radiological Nuclear Medicine exams.
• Report malfunctioning, damaged or missing equipment parts to the service engineer.
• Performs and participates in other job related duties as required.

• Associate's Degree or Certificate from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology, required.
• ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB Certification, required.
• Must have a New York State Radiologic Technologist License in Nuclear Medicine.
• 5 or more years of experience, required.

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 you ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.

Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness…