Nuclear Medicine Manager (Hourly/Per Diem Evenings)

Apply now Job No: 497273 Department: DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING Local Title: Nuclear Medicine Manager (Hourly/Per Diem Evenings) Budget Title: Teaching Hospital Medical Radiography Assistant Director Work Type: Hourly Location: Brooklyn, NY Categories: Clinical, Patient Care Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors. Bargaining Unit: UUP Job Summary: The Department of Radiology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking an hourly/per diem Nuclear Medicine Manager / TH Medical Radiography Assistant Director (Evenings). The successful candidate will: Supervises and performs those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of diagnostic equipment. Demonstrate the ability to effectively perform and document quality control procedures on nuclear medicine and accessory equipment, troubleshoot problems, and communicate failure. Perform those duties directly involved with a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment and initiative in the utilization of nuclear medicine equipment; ensure that all standard of care are met for our patient population; adhere to standards for all regulatory agencies such as Joint Commission and New York Department of Health. Become fully knowledgeable of departmental of departmental policies and procedures including quality control. Demonstrate ability to prepare radiopharmaceuticals for administration by injection, ingestion and inhalation methods. Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures at a technical level; includes obtaining pertinent clinical and medical history of patients and obtaining follow-up examinations that were performed. Demonstrate knowledge in the effects of radiation exposure, radiation procedures, radiopharmaceuticals, computer applications and imaging techniques. Be responsible for safety precautions for patients and workers with regard to radiation exposure. Demonstrate ability to identify sources of radiation contamination and follow procedures cleanup and control of radioactive waste. Assist in the training of student technologists and medical students rotating through the department. Demonstrate the ability to deal with emergent situations and provide care based on emergent needs. Be responsible for patient care while performing imaging studies, to include accuracy of patient identification. Problem solve as related to equipment usage/issues. Maintain a courteous and pleasant disposition with patients. Adhere to all SUNY Downstate and departmental policies and procedures, to include principle of behavior. Adhere to time and attendance policies. Perform all other departmental related duties and responsibilities as needed and/or required. Learn and use computerized patient information systems, including Radiology Information Systems and PACS; exams must be completed immediately in RIS and verified on PACS; burn CDs and DVDs as required and/or necessary. Demonstrate flexibility in terms of scheduling availability as on-call holiday and emergency coverage may be needed and/or required. Required Qualifications: Associate of Applied Science Degree. Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification (NMTCB) ARRT Certification. Preferred Qualifications: 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience or 10-years in Nuclear Medicine is preferred. Bachelor of Science Degree preferred. Work Schedule: Variable Days; 4:00pm to 12:00am (Hourly/Per Diem Evenings) Salary Grade/Rank: Commensurate with experience and qualifications $70.00 per hour Executive Order: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email View email address on click.appcast.io . Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io Advertised: June 26, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Open until filled #J-18808-Ljbffr SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University