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About the Role

The technologist performs PET imaging on patients of all ages to assist in the diagnosis of patient illness, under the general direction of the Director of PET and with the clinical supervision of the reading physician.

Responsibilities

Complies with laws, regulations, and policies governing nuclear medicine practice, including hospital, Division of Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Safety, and NYS DOH Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection policies.
Cooperates with facility healthcare professionals and complies with facility policies/procedures.
Complies with all safety policies and regulations, including radiation safety.
Performs all ordered examinations of appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with Division Standards of Practice and Protocols.
Reviews procedure requests, protocol sheets, patient's medical information, and screening information to ensure Radiology Department Final Checks process is accurately performed.
Ensures that any pre-procedural preparation has been completed (e.g., fasting, diet, hydration, glucose levels, voiding, and suspension of interfering medications).
Ensures that informed consent has been obtained, as prescribed by the institution, whenever necessary.
Maintains and posts current Permits to Practice.
Reviews the Procedure Requisition / Protocol Sheet and Patient Screening form and properly explains the procedure to the patient and/or family.
Maintains patient care, comfort, and safety in the technologist's role as caretaker.
Administers contrast agents and/or radiopharmaceuticals under guidance and approval of a Radiologist, in compliance with regulatory agencies and Standards of Practice and Protocols.
Performs equipment quality checks and troubleshoots problems; places service calls and notifies all pertinent staff members of issues.
Documents all radiopharmaceutical doses in required places (NMIS and Siemens system) and provides patients with Dose Exposure Card.
Maintains a clean and uncluttered environment.
Transfers and archives studies to PACS, MIM systems and SMS clinical server (Syngo).
Provides images to the reading room in accordance with Division Standards of Practice and Protocols.
Assists in notifying staff ordering supplies of materials needed.
Completes necessary administrative tasks.
Follows quality assurance and HIPAA guidelines and maintains patient confidentiality.
Reports to the assigned PET area promptly at the start of the shift.
Performs the required QA and documentation.
Performs and documents wipes and survey measurements of area in compliance with regulatory agencies and Radiation Safety Policy and Division Standards of Practice and Protocols.
Performs wipe tests of delivered radioactive materials in accordance with Radiation Safety Policy and Division Standards of Practice and Protocols.
Stock necessary supplies for daily availability.
Opens / prepares injection rooms to receive incoming patients.
Secures facility at end of day.
Ensures contrast injector, patient monitoring devices and anesthesia equipment will not compromise safe and accurate camera usage, procedure acquisition, and patient care.
Positions patients for scans to accommodate anesthesia equipment, access lines and tubes during acquisition.
Follows protocol guidelines including waiting appropriate time following the administration of PET radiopharmaceutical before beginning the imaging procedure.
Employs radiation safety and aseptic techniques for handling and administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
Selects and prepares radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and Division protocol guidelines.
Appropriately selects and labels the radiopharmaceutical dose for administration.
Checks the dose and activity prior to administration in a dose calibrator and compares this measurement against the shipment documentation.
Administers / prepares IV and oral contrast for CT procedures associated with PET scans.
Checks CT screening forms for iodine allergic reaction.
Performs additional duties as required.

Requirements

Completion of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology Program required.
Must be registered with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (N) and obtain certification within time frame established at time of employment while working with DOH temporary certificate.
Must possess an active license from the State of New York Department of Health to practice where applicable.
Must possess an active CT certification to perform diagnostic CT and perform PET - CT fusion imaging.
Must have CT contrast certification from New York State which also requires BCLS.
Maintains active Nuclear Medicine, CT licenses and BCLS.
Maintains technical competency through continued education.
Appropriate years as PET/CT Technologist.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Technology
PET Imaging
CT Imaging
CT Contrast
BCLS
Radiation Safety
Aseptic Techniques
HIPAA Guidelines

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Experienced

Education Level

Associate's Degree
Certification

Salary/Compensations

$64.3201 - $67.437 Hourly

About the Company

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence.
We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care.
When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare.
We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.
At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization.
Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences.
We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally.
Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education.
Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it.
Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment.
The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers.
We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology.
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology.
U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties.
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.
Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws.
We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported.
Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.