The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs specialized procedures for diagnosis, administers radio-pharmaceuticals, processes imaging data, ensures image quality, and assists in quality control and patient education.
Requisition Number: 2362527
$10,000 Sign on Bonus
This is a full-time position with excellent benefits that begin within 30 days. They include generous PTO, 9 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, annual reviews, 401K with match to name a few!
Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team in Lake Success, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.94 to $51.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
$10,000 Sign on Bonus
This is a full-time position with excellent benefits that begin within 30 days. They include generous PTO, 9 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, annual reviews, 401K with match to name a few!
Optum NY, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team in Lake Success, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.
As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.
At Optum, you'll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform routine and specialized nuclear medicine procedures and examinations for radiological diagnosis
- Administer radio-pharmaceuticals and medications for patient imaging and therapeutic procedures
- Provide images, data analysis and patient information for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic procedures
- Process data and enhancing digital images using advanced computer technology
- Evaluate images to determine the technical quality and calibration of instrumentation
- Evaluate new protocols
- Assists in the completion of the accreditation process for American College of Radiology (ACR) every 3 years
- Perform quality control and reporting tasks, setting up and conducting procedures, maintain day-to-day schedules, assisting radiologist, and contributing to the efficient operation of the department assuring the quality and continuity of patient care
- Acquire patients' chart data/requisition and reviews both to determine correct room set-up and learn of any specific medical problems, contraindications to the study and verify that the study being ordered correlates to the diagnostic needs
- Educate patients regarding procedure, equipment and exam to ensure understanding and safety
- Review each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examinations to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of patients following the procedure
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree
- CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) certification
- Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- 2+ years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate degree or Baccalaureate degree in radiography, radiology, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $28.94 to $51.63 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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