Nuclear Medicine Technologist/CT Tech OOJ

Nuclear Medicine Technologist/PET/CT TechnologistA nuclear medicine technologist prepares and administers radioactive drugs to patients, then uses imaging equipment to capture pictures of the drug inside the body. They work with patients who are receiving radiation treatment or scheduled for imaging procedures.Pay Rate: $72,800-110,240Competitive Salary - based on experience and qualifications.Excellent Benefits PackageDirect HireFull-timeGreat opportunity for a Nuclear Medicine tech to sit for the NMTCB(CT) boards, as a student, enrolled with College of Health Professions.Rotating schedule – 8-hour dayOccasional overtimeNo weekends or callLocation: Syracuse, NYGreat working environment in a PET/CT and SPECT/CT outpatient department at Specialty Services Center.Private office with M-F rotating schedule between the hours of 6am and 5pm.Benefits package includes:Health, dental and vision insurance, eligibility for employer 401k funding after 1 year (3% quarterly/5% annual on vesting schedule), and generous paid time off, including vacation and personal time, paid sick leave, holidays and floating holidays.Job Summary:Performs all duties with hybrid imaging in a PET/CT and SPECT/CT outpatient departmentCalculates, orders, administers and records radioactive isotopesInstructs patients on proper exam preparationsVerify physician orders for procedures as well as properly identifying patient.Performs all required quality control proceduresMaintains compliance with continuing education requirementsQualifications:Minimum Qualifications: CNMT or ARRT(N) and NYS DOH (Nuclear Medicine) License, current CPR certification. NO PET experience necessary, will train.Preferred Qualifications: NMTCB(CT) or ARRT(CT).Why is This a Great Opportunity:Syracuse is close to Onondaga Lake with unique shops, spectacular restaurants, lovely lakeshore trails. Near the largest state fair, the New York State Fair and many well known universities and colleges. Explore a world of art, theater, music, photography, history, nature and play in Rochester, New York. From standing in the parlor where Susan B. Anthony was arrested to listening to great jazz on the streets. Rochester is located on the Southern shore of Lake Ontario and sits at the center of the historic Erie Canal.Only a 90 minute drive to Niagara Falls, 1.5 hours to the Finger Lakes wine country and 6 hours to New York City. World class events such as the International Jazz Festival and the Highland Park Lilac Festival, PGA and LPGA championships, etc. attract nearly two million visitors each year. The George Eastman Museum, the National Museum of Play at the Strong and the National Toy Hall of fame are popular with all ages. This beautiful area abounds with state and local parks which offer summer and winter sports, camping, etc.