Nuclear Medicine Technologist
New York, NY 
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Job Description
Client Summary: Our client is the nation's largest municipal health care delivery system in the United States dedicated to providing the highest quality health care services to all New Yorkers with compassion, dignity and respect and regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.

Job Description: Nuclear Medicine Technologist/Tech

Nuclear medicine technologists perform tests for diagnosis and medical research. They prepare and give small doses of radioactive drugs (radiopharmaceuticals) to patients, then use high-level imaging equipment to record images of the radioactive material in the body.

Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals orally or by injection or inhalation.
  • Explaining the imaging procedure to patients, answering questions, and ensuring their comfort while placing them in the appropriate position for scanning.
  • Operating imagine equipment, such as PET and SPECT scans.
  • Processing images on the brain, thyroid, bone, heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver on the computer.
  • Monitoring patients for unusual reactions to radioactive drugs.
  • Keeping detailed records of the amount of radiopharmaceutical used and of the procedure.
  • Producing computer-generated or film images for interpretation y the physicians.
  • Following safety procedures to protect staff and patients from unnecessary radiation exposure.
  • Maintaining and examining medical machines and imaging equipment.
  • Maintaining current knowledge of the frequent advances, innovations, and developments in the field.
Certifications/Licenses:
  • A valid license as a nuclear medicine technologist issued by the NYSDOH required.
  • BLS preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  • 1 year Nuclear Medicine Technology experience
  • Relevant equipment.
Schedule Notes: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 13 week assignment. Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners.

Benefits offered to our workers include the following:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Vision & Dental insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401K
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Discounts & Rewards
  • Payroll Payment Options






We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.

 

Job Summary
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Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
1+ years
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