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Job Description
Join Optum as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Mount Kisco, NY, where you will perform specialized procedures and play a vital role in advancing healthcare. Enjoy a collaborative environment with excellent benefits including a sign-on bonus, generous PTO, and career development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Perform routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures and examinations for radiological diagnosis
Administer radio-pharmaceuticals and medications for patient imaging and therapeutic procedures
Operate computed tomography (CT) scanners used in conjunction with nuclear medicine procedures
Provide images, data analysis, and patient information for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic procedures
Process data and enhance digital images using advanced computer technology
Evaluate images to determine technical quality and calibration of instrumentation
Evaluate new protocols
Assist in the completion of the accreditation process for American College of Radiology (ACR) every 3 years
Perform quality control and reporting tasks, maintain day-to-day schedules, and assist radiologists
Acquire patients' chart data/requisition to determine correct room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems
Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams
Review each examination for technical accuracy and communicate pertinent data to responsible persons
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) certification
Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (PET technologists only)
CT Certification within 180 days of hire
1+ years of experience
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiology, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
Benefits & Perks
$10,000 Sign-on BonusGenerous PTO9 paid holidaysTuition reimbursementAnnual reviews401K with match