Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Requisition Number: 2372245
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates
Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team in Middletown, 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.
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist, under the general supervision of the Stress Lab Manager, is responsible for performing routine nuclear cardiology, radiopharmacy, and quality control procedures. The Technologist documents, obtains, and processes images and/or data from nuclear medicine technology and provides processed results to the physician for final interpretation. Additional responsibilities include the ability to order, assay, dispense, and administer radioactive materials. Nuclear medicine provides critical insight into both the structure and function of major organ systems.
Primary Location: Middletown-155 (must be able to float to Monroe and West Nyack)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:30am/7:00am to 2:30pm/3:00pm
Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and specialized nuclear cardiology and nuclear medicine procedures
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and medications for imaging and therapeutic procedures
• Acquire, process, and evaluate images to ensure technical quality
• Provide data, images, and documentation to physicians for interpretation
• Perform radiopharmacy duties including ordering, assaying, dispensing radioactive materials
• Conduct quality control procedures and maintain equipment calibration
• Review patient history and ensure exam appropriateness and safety
• Educate patients regarding procedures and equipment
• Assist with accreditation processes (e.g., ACR) and departmental workflows

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:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of JRCNMT-accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program
• NYS DOH License (L.N.M.T.)
• ARRT (N) or CNMT certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• IV certification or eligibility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in relevant field
• Additional certifications such as PET or NCT

Physical Requirements

• Work is generally active; must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods
• Must be able to move or lift patients onto stretchers, tables, or wheelchairs as needed

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 $29.00 - $52.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.