JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST - FULL TIME
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, us, 08861
NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST - FULL TIME
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Full Time Raritan Bay Medical Center- Perth Amboy, Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Requisition # 2025-161142
Shift: Day
Status: Full Time with Benefits
Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures, image acquisition and the utilization of radionuclides for the diagnosis and therapy of disease.
Responsibilities
Performs radionuclide procedures on patients inclusive of organ imaging, function studies, and assisting the physician in the therapeutic use of radioisotopes under prescribed safety conditions.
Selects and operates Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed.
Provides radiation protection for self and the patient in accordance with prescribed safety.
Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals to the patient.
Prepares radioactive tracer compounds for patient use.
Calibrates equipment and assays radionuclides.
Receives and inspects radiopharmaceutical packages according to state and NRC guidelines.
Maintains adequate records of radioisotope receipt, use, storage, and disposal in accordance with state and federal regulations governing the accountability for radioactive materials; maintains other records as directed.
Maintains orderliness and cleanliness including provisions for contamination-free conditions of room, equipment, and personnel.
Follows all NRC, State DEP, JCAHO guidelines/practices.
Evaluates images using PACS workstation to ensure images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.
Rotates work assignments as needed in Nuclear Cardiology and PET/CT.
Performs required daily clerical duties, including the use of EPIC, PACS, Teletracking System, Nuclear Medicine Information System, patient scheduling and computer processing related to patient studies.
Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends; may require overtime to provide continual quality patient care and on-call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.
Greets all patients upon arrival for their exam using A.I.D.E.T. standards.
Adheres to policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and delivers care that is specific to needs (age, culture, language, hearing/visual impairments, etc.). Communicates with patient/ caregivers at an appropriate level.
Adheres to organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite).
Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred
Minimum of one year of Nuclear Medicine experience.
Licenses And Certifications Required
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Nuclear Medical Technologist License.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Working Conditions Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
Compensation Minimum rate of $43.63 Hourly. The posted rate is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay at the time of posting and may not reflect the full value of our total rewards package.
What We Offer Hackensack Meridian Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employment Hackensack Meridian Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, marital status, military status, or protected veteran status.
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Full Time Raritan Bay Medical Center- Perth Amboy, Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Requisition # 2025-161142
Shift: Day
Status: Full Time with Benefits
Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures, image acquisition and the utilization of radionuclides for the diagnosis and therapy of disease.
Responsibilities
Performs radionuclide procedures on patients inclusive of organ imaging, function studies, and assisting the physician in the therapeutic use of radioisotopes under prescribed safety conditions.
Selects and operates Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed.
Provides radiation protection for self and the patient in accordance with prescribed safety.
Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals to the patient.
Prepares radioactive tracer compounds for patient use.
Calibrates equipment and assays radionuclides.
Receives and inspects radiopharmaceutical packages according to state and NRC guidelines.
Maintains adequate records of radioisotope receipt, use, storage, and disposal in accordance with state and federal regulations governing the accountability for radioactive materials; maintains other records as directed.
Maintains orderliness and cleanliness including provisions for contamination-free conditions of room, equipment, and personnel.
Follows all NRC, State DEP, JCAHO guidelines/practices.
Evaluates images using PACS workstation to ensure images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.
Rotates work assignments as needed in Nuclear Cardiology and PET/CT.
Performs required daily clerical duties, including the use of EPIC, PACS, Teletracking System, Nuclear Medicine Information System, patient scheduling and computer processing related to patient studies.
Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends; may require overtime to provide continual quality patient care and on-call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.
Greets all patients upon arrival for their exam using A.I.D.E.T. standards.
Adheres to policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and delivers care that is specific to needs (age, culture, language, hearing/visual impairments, etc.). Communicates with patient/ caregivers at an appropriate level.
Adheres to organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Qualifications Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite).
Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred
Minimum of one year of Nuclear Medicine experience.
Licenses And Certifications Required
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Nuclear Medical Technologist License.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Working Conditions Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
Compensation Minimum rate of $43.63 Hourly. The posted rate is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay at the time of posting and may not reflect the full value of our total rewards package.
What We Offer Hackensack Meridian Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employment Hackensack Meridian Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, marital status, military status, or protected veteran status.
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