Nuclear Technologist

We are seeking a highly skilled Nuclear Technologist to join our team at NavitsPartners.

Job Summary:

The Nuclear Technologist will be responsible for performing imaging procedures, administering radioactive materials, and ensuring the safe handling and storage of these materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in patient and family education, and provide quality patient care throughout the procedure.
• Administer radioactive materials, perform QC procedures, and have a thorough knowledge and understanding of imaging technologies employed.
• Minimize radiation exposure to patients, healthcare personnel, and the general public through consistent use of protective devices, shields, and monitors.
• Follow Radiation Safety guidelines for contaminated areas.
• Recognize malfunctioning equipment and perform minor troubleshooting, perform computer processing, and acquired imaging procedures.
• Ensure safe handling and storage of radioactive materials during procurement, identification, calibration, preparation, quality control, dose calibration, dispensing, documentation, administration, decay, and disposal.
• Comply with Federal, State, and local requirements and regulatory agencies, and maintain a clean, safe work environment and observe safety procedures and testing.
• Collect, review, and assess patient data to verify appropriateness, contraindications, necessary consents, pre-exam preparedness, and patient identification.
• Use radioactive materials in specialized studies of body organs and/or laboratory analysis to assist the physician in the diagnosis of disease and injury.
• Measure the levels and types of radiation produced by nuclear experiments, power generation, and other activities.
• Advise others on radiation safety procedures and apparel.
• Raise warning levels when conditions become hazardous.
• Ensure that reactors and other equipment are operated safely and efficiently.
• Evaluate factors such as temperature, pressure, and radiation intensity to determine whether equipment is functioning properly.
• Make adjustments to improve the performance of reactors and other equipment.
• Monitor the disposal, recycling, and storage of nuclear waste.
• Collaborate with nuclear physicists, nuclear engineers, and other scientists to conduct research and develop new types of nuclear reactors, fuels, medicines, and other technologies.

Requirements:

• Licensing with NYS DOH in Radiologic Technologist.
• ARRT certification in Radiography and NT.
• BLS certification.
• At least 1 year of NT experience.
• Graduate of Radiologic Technologist program.

Certifications & Licenses:

• ARRT.
• BLS.
• Radiologic Technologist.

Languages: English (Speak, Read, Write)

Hours Per Week: 37.50
Hours Per Day: 7.50
Days Per Week: 5.00

Schedule Notes: 8A - 4P