Montefiore New Rochelle·City of New Rochelle, New York
The technologist is responsible for preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals while performing high-quality nuclear medicine imaging procedures such as SPECT/CT. They must also ensure strict adherence to quality control standards and radiation safety protocols for all instrumentation and patient care activities.
City/State: New Rochelle, New York
7.5 HOURS
Join our Radiology team and make a difference at a great community based hospital, Montefiore New Rochelle. The hospital is part of the Montefiore Health System, a premier academic health system serving more than 3 million people living in the New York City region and Hudson Valley.
We have fantastic opportunity for a per-diem Nuclear Medicine Tech to join our Radiology department
The Responsibilities of this nuclear medicine technologist include an empathetic and instructional approach to patient care, the preparation, calibration and administration of radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals (under the direction of an authorized user), the performance of quality control procedures and the operation of imaging, laboratory and computer instrumentation. Qualified technologists can perform CT functions in conjunction with SPECT/CT exams.
Essential Functions
Perform quality nuclear medicine imaging procedures, which can include SPECT/CT, on patients in order to provide best patient care possible.
Exams are judged either acceptable or unacceptable in quality by observation of nuclear medicine physician trained to interpret procedure.
Perform nuclear medicine imaging procedures on a timely manner in order to decrease length of stay and maintain satisfied outpatients.
Each procedure has worked times established by national standards and verified by physicians and supervisors with approximate camera utilization.
Perform quality control procedures on all instrumentation.
Must meet NEMA standards and specific linearity, sensitivity, resolution and SPECT/CT specification established by equipment vendors.
Provide proper radiopharmaceuticals and prescribed dose for patient examinations.
Zero error tolerance.
Handled, utilize and dispose of radioactive materials.
All personnel and work areas are monitored on a daily basis and radiation readings must comply with standards established.
Participate in continuing education.
Attendance at lectures and meetings are maintained must meet standards of CNMT and ARRT.
Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates must hold a current CNMT or ARRT certification and a New York State Department of Health license as a Radiological Technologist. An associate degree from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program is required, along with the ability to exercise clinical judgment in patient care.
Market context
In New York, nuclear medicine technologist openings are often driven by hospital, imaging center, and specialty care demand, with employers looking for clinicians who can work independently and follow strict safety protocols. This role is competitive because the posting calls for an associate or bachelor’s degree, CNMT and ARRT certifications, and at least 2 years of experience; benefits like PTO, 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and a sign-on bonus can make offers more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and recent modality experience before applying.
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