Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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WMCHealth is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The Nuclear Medical Technologist is responsible for operating diagnostic imaging equipment to help diagnose and treat diseases. This position prepares and administers purified unstable atoms to patients causing radiopharmaceuticals to emit radiation, which indicates the presence of disease based on metabolic changes in the patient's body, and assists radiologists as needed.
Key focus areas include Perform quality assurance for all equipment such as gamma cameras and dose calibrators., Use quality control techniques as part of the laboratory’s QA program., and Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage and radiopharmaceutical usage per physician prescription..
Preferred (not required): Gamma Cameras, Thyroid Probe, Well Counter, and Dose Calibrator.
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Company: Good Samaritan Hospital
City/State: Suffern, NY
Category: Allied Health Prof/Technical
Department: Nuclear Medicine
Union: YES
Union Name: 1199 - UHCWE
Position: Full Time
Hours: variable
Shift: Days
Req #: 12620
Posted Date: Aug 14, 2026
Hiring Range: $53.57
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Summary:
The Nuclear Medical Technologist is responsible for operating diagnostic imaging equipment to help diagnose and treat diseases. This position prepares and administers purified unstable atoms to patients causing radiopharmaceuticals to emit radiation, which indicates the presence of disease, based on metabolic changes in the patient's body. In addition, this position assists Radiologists as needed.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Performs quality assurance for all equipment (i.e. gamma cameras, thyroid probe, well counter, dose calibrator, Geiger counters).
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Uses quality control techniques as part of a quality assurance program covering all procedures and products in the laboratory.
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Calculates, measures, and records radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
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Detects and maps radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce digital computer images.
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Explains test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provides them with assistance during test procedures.
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Administers radiopharmaceuticals or radiation to patients to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of physician.
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Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.
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Uses radiation detection devices and other kinds of laboratory equipment that measure the quantity and distribution of radionuclides deposited in the patient or in a patient specimen.
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Performs in vivo and in vitro diagnostic procedures.
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Assures proper quality of images for each radiological procedure.
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Obtains proper patient/image requisition identification in order to assure appropriateness of procedure.
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Conducts patient/family education relevant to identified needs.
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Provides care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
Experience:
1-2 years of relevant experience preferred; new graduates may be considered.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required.
Licenses / Certifications:
Valid NY State RT License. AART and/or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) required.
Other:
If applicable, the individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
About Us:
Good Samaritan Hospital
Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, is a 286-bed hospital providing emergency, medical, surgical, obstetrical/gynecological and acute-care services to residents of Rockland and southern Orange counties in New York; and northern Bergen County, NJ. The hospital is home to a recognized cardiovascular program, comprehensive cancer-treatment services, the area’s leading Wound and Hyperbaric Institute and outstanding maternal/child services that includes a Children’s Diagnostic Center. Good Samaritan Hospital also provides social, psychiatric and substance-abuse services and its certified home-care agency supports residents of the Hudson Valley and beyond.
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