Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Travel Assignment - Brooklyn, NY - DS 26-13349

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 8 weeks
Shift: Day | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5x7.5 hours, 37.5 hours/week | 30-minute unpaid lunch | No rotation
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate
Local: $2,000–$2,100/week
Traveler: $2,200–$2,400/week

Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform nuclear medicine and PET/CT imaging procedures in an outpatient oncology/cancer center setting serving adult and geriatric patients.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience.

• Current New York State Department of Health Nuclear Medicine license.

• Current NMTCB certification.

• Experience working with adult and geriatric patients.

• Experience in both adult outpatient clinic and hospital settings.

• Demonstrated experience performing PET imaging.

• Previous experience with Siemens PET/CT equipment, preferably Siemens Biograph systems.

• Strong knowledge of nuclear medicine procedures, radiopharmaceuticals, and radiation safety.

• Experience starting and maintaining IVs.

• Knowledge of isolation precautions and appropriate PPE use.

• Demonstrated ability to safely handle, store, and dispose of radioactive materials.

• Strong communication, organizational, and patient-care skills.

• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Preferred Qualifications

• ARRT (N) certification.

• ARRT (PET) certification.

• Previous Charge Technologist or lead technologist experience.

• Experience in an oncology-focused nuclear medicine or PET/CT department.

• Experience with theranostic procedures.

• Previous experience administering Pluvicto injections.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine and PET/CT imaging procedures safely and accurately.

• Prepare patients for nuclear medicine and PET/CT examinations.

• Administer radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and safety standards.

• Start and maintain peripheral IV access as required.

• Perform PET imaging using Siemens Biograph Vision PET/CT equipment.

• Prepare and handle radioactive materials in accordance with departmental, state, and federal radiation safety requirements.

• Follow proper procedures for the storage, handling, transportation, and disposal of radioactive materials.

• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures and promptly report adverse reactions or concerns.

• Follow isolation precautions and use appropriate PPE.

• Verify patient identification, orders, medications, and imaging protocols before procedures.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in NMIS/Pinestar and Epic.

• Utilize Omnicell for medication and supply management as required.

• Collaborate with radiologists, physicians, nurses, technologists, and other members of the multidisciplinary oncology team.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe imaging environment.

• Perform quality-control checks and report equipment issues appropriately.

• Follow departmental policies, NY State regulations, radiation safety standards, and facility protocols.

• Support efficient patient flow while maintaining high standards of patient care and imaging quality.

• Assist with specialized theranostic procedures, including Pluvicto administration, when qualified and authorized.