Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET/CT)

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET/CT) - Stony Brook Radiology, UFPC  

Location: Stony Brook, NY

Schedule: Per Diem

Days/Hours: As Needed 

Pay: $50.19 - $57.39

Our compensation philosophy aims to provide marketable compensation programs and to compensate employees based on relevant experience and education. Individual compensation discussions begin during the hiring process and may occur during job review and promotional opportunities. Salaries vary depending on experience, education and current market for the position. Human Resources determines the external and internal equitable salary for each employee. 

POSITION SUMMARY: The Department of Radiology is seeking a licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist.  This position requires the technologist to perform nuclear medicine exams more specific to PET/CT, to be creative and responsible for providing excellence in clinical care as well as providing quality radiographs for the provider to make a diagnosis.  The technologist must work efficiently and professionally, as he/she is a representative of the Radiology department to provide services for other departments and referring physicians. The incumbent will need to work independently the majority of the time, with limited to no supervision.  The technologist will be responsible for the operation of the Hot Lab and maintain all regulatory records, transferring and positioning patients, applying radioisotopes, assist physician in the administration of medications, and process images.

Job Duties & Essential Functions:

• Perform Nuclear Medicine/ PET/CT Radiological exams at a technical level, not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. 
• Perform a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis. 
• Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures, as required.
• Transfers and positions, provides immobilization devices, as required, to produce diagnostic imaging.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
• Selects and operates equipment as directed.
• Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Performs QA to images and facilitate in the delivery of the images and exams to the PAC’s system for dictation.
• Assist physician in the administration of opaque media when needed.
• Practice sterile techniques and prevents cross contamination.
• Responsible for delegating areas of authority in the performance of routine or special procedures.
• May be responsible for specific areas of instruction in the school of technology and ancillary personnel.
• In the absence of a supervisor or senior technologist, he/she may be designated as acting supervisor.
• Assist in performing first aid.
• Conduct periodic quality control tests.
• Participate or conduct research in required specialty.
• Maintain adequate records as directed.
• Maintain order and cleanliness.
• Secures and returns supplies.
• Cooperates with all personnel in the proper conduct of the department.
• Rotates within the department and other departments and by shift as required
• Maintains ethical relationships.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental rules and regulations.
• May be required to assist in the development of technical factors.
• May assist in the use of a variety of equipment or procedures, not routinely taught.
• Participate in in-service programs.
• Participate in annual recertification training, compliance training, HIPPA training.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by management.

Required Education & Qualifications:

• The candidate must have a high school diploma and be a graduate of an accredited Radiology program.
• Licensed in the State of New York in Nuclear Medicine.
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Registration (N) from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Basic Life Certification (BLS) from the American Heart Association or able to obtain within 3 months of employment.
• Must have excellent communications skills.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with patients, staff and medical providers. The employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. This position is active and requires the employee to constantly move about in the office to assist patients, staff and medical providers. Any additional physical demands will be outlined and provided by management.

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of CPMP. 

StaffCo is a Professional Employer Organization, commonly referred to as a PEO, duly organized and registered under the New York Professional Employer Organization law. StaffCo and SUNY have entered into a professional employer agreement under which StaffCo is the employer of Stony Brook Clinical Practice Management Plan employees and responsible for all aspects of employment, including hirings, promotions, disciplines, terminations, the day-to-day direction and supervision of work, as well as labor relations and collective bargaining. StaffCo is fully responsible for providing all payroll and human resources services, including the payment of wages, collecting and reporting payroll taxes and maintaining any and all employee benefits.  SUNY Stony Brook Hospital is responsible for the operation of the hospital and provision of health care and is the co-employer as is necessary to conduct its responsibilities and for related licensure, regulatory or statutory requirements and obligations.    

Given StaffCo’s employment responsibilities, it is deemed the “employer” for employment and labor law purposes.  Thus, the employees are private sector employees of StaffCo, not public sector employees of SUNY.  The private sector nature of the StaffCo employees has been approved by NYS Civil Service and upheld in a decision by the US National Labor Relations Board. 

CPMP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

CPMP expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.  Improper interference with the ability of CPMP’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.