Nuclear Medicine Technologist

The Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s Department of Radiology offers a wide variety of advanced, state-of-the-art diagnostic and imaging services. Our medical team consists of highly qualified Board Certified and fellowship-trained professionals; and is fully accredited by the American College of Radiology.

We are currently seeking an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist for an immediate full-time opportunity.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for performing high quality nuclear medicine examinations as directed by the physician and/or department policy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Responsible for preparing radiopharmaceutical for use in patient studies; preparing stock solutions or radiopharmaceutical.
• Assures quality control of radiopharmaceutical, including calibration, chemical purity checks, radionuclide purity checks, percent yield and instant thin layer chromatography to guarantee integrity of solution to avoid radiation exposure.
• Responsible for explaining procedures, reassuring patient and securing the full cooperation of the patient during testing; completes testing of bone scans, cardiac scans, general studies, both static and dynamic; performs testing procedures where required.
• Observes radiation safety techniques, including use of protective shielding, handling and disposal of radiopharmaceutical, etc.