Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Lead Tech, Nuclear Medicine.

The Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for overseeing daily clinical and operational activities within the nuclear medicine department. This role combines advanced clinical expertise with leadership responsibilities, including staff scheduling, workflow coordination, and quality/compliance oversight. The Lead Technologist serves as a key liaison between staff and leadership to ensure efficient operations, high-quality imaging, and exceptional patient care.

Job Responsibilities:

Patient Care & Procedure Execution

• Perform a full range of nuclear medicine procedures, including complex and high-risk cases
• Ensure adherence to imaging protocols and patient safety standards
• Serve as the primary resource for clinical decision-making and problem-solving
• Support staff in managing difficult or emergent patient situations

Leadership & Staff Coordination

• Develop and manage staff schedules, including coverage for PTO, call-outs, and vacancies
• Coordinate daily staffing assignments and workflow to ensure optimal coverage
• Monitor productivity and adjust staffing based on volume and acuity
• Serve as the first point of contact for technologists regarding operational concerns
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback to staff
• Assist management with hiring, onboarding, and staff development

Imaging & Technical Responsibilities

• Oversee image quality and ensure consistency across all studies
• Troubleshoot advanced technical issues and support staff with equipment use
• Lead implementation of new imaging protocols, technologies, and best practices
• Ensure proper utilization and maintenance of imaging equipment

Radiopharmaceutical & Radiopharmacy Oversight

• Oversee preparation, handling, and administration of radiopharmaceuticals
• Ensure compliance with all radiopharmacy standards and regulations
• Monitor inventory, ordering, and proper storage of radioactive materials
• Provide guidance and oversight for generator elution and dose preparation

Radiation Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to radiation safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Act as a departmental resource for radiation safety practices
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews (e.g., state, federal, accrediting bodies)
• Ensure staff compliance with safety protocols and documentation requirements

Quality Control & Performance Improvement

• Oversee QA/QC programs for imaging equipment and radiopharmaceutical processes
• Monitor image quality, repeat rates, and compliance metrics
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and ensure regulatory readiness
• Maintain and review required logs, reports, and documentation for accuracy and completeness

Systems & Workflow Management

• Oversee use of HIS, RIS, and PACS systems to ensure accurate documentation and workflow efficiency
• Monitor scheduling workflows and optimize patient throughput
• Ensure timely completion and communication of studies
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and leadership to ensure seamless patient care
• Communicate departmental updates, workflow changes, and expectations to staff
• Escalate operational, clinical, or personnel issues to management as needed
• Participate in departmental and organizational meetings

Education & Staff Development

• Oversee training and competency validation for new hires and existing staff
• Serve as a preceptor and educator for students and technologists
• Promote continuing education and professional development
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move patients and equipment (up to 150 lbs., with or without assistive devices)
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Exposure to radioactive materials (with appropriate safety controls)
• Flexible scheduling, including evenings, weekends, and on-call coverage as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or Certificate from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
• New York State Radiologic Technologist License in Nuclear Medicine.
• ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB Certification.
• 5 or more years of experience is required.
• BLS Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in nuclear medicine technology.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $126,500 - $138,407 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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