Sacred Heart University
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (FT-Raritan Bay Medical Center)
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut, us, 06828
Nuclear Medicine Technologist (FT-Raritan Bay Medical Center)
Recruitment began on September 25, 2025 and the job listing expires on October 26, 2025.
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. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. 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
Perform radionuclide procedures on patients inclusive of organ imaging, function studies, and assisting the physician in the therapeutic use of radioisotopes under prescribed safety conditions.
Select and operate Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed.
Provide radiation protection for self and the patient in accordance with prescribed safety.
Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to the patient.
Prepare radioactive tracer compounds for patient use.
Calibrate equipment and assay radionuclides.
Receive and inspect radiopharmaceutical packages according to state and NRC guidelines.
Maintain adequate records of radioisotope receipt, use, storage, and disposal in accordance with state and federal regulations; maintain other records as directed.
Maintain orderliness and cleanliness including provisions for contamination-free conditions of room, equipment, and personnel.
Follow all NRC, State DEP, JCAHO guidelines/practices.
Evaluate images using PACS workstation to ensure images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.
Rotate work assignments as needed in Nuclear Cardiology and PET/CT.
Perform required daily clerical duties, which include the use of EPIC, PACS, Teletracking System, Nuclear Medicine Information System, patient scheduling and computer processing associated with patient studies.
Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.
Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient care.
On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.
Greet all patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
Adhere to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
Identify the needs of the patient population served and modify and deliver care that is specific to needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communication with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Adhere to the standards identified in the Medical Center’s Organizational Competencies.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
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 that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
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 HCP 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.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Compensation Minimum rate of $43.63 Hourly
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) 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, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
Our Network Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility.
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.
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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. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. 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
Perform radionuclide procedures on patients inclusive of organ imaging, function studies, and assisting the physician in the therapeutic use of radioisotopes under prescribed safety conditions.
Select and operate Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed.
Provide radiation protection for self and the patient in accordance with prescribed safety.
Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals to the patient.
Prepare radioactive tracer compounds for patient use.
Calibrate equipment and assay radionuclides.
Receive and inspect radiopharmaceutical packages according to state and NRC guidelines.
Maintain adequate records of radioisotope receipt, use, storage, and disposal in accordance with state and federal regulations; maintain other records as directed.
Maintain orderliness and cleanliness including provisions for contamination-free conditions of room, equipment, and personnel.
Follow all NRC, State DEP, JCAHO guidelines/practices.
Evaluate images using PACS workstation to ensure images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.
Rotate work assignments as needed in Nuclear Cardiology and PET/CT.
Perform required daily clerical duties, which include the use of EPIC, PACS, Teletracking System, Nuclear Medicine Information System, patient scheduling and computer processing associated with patient studies.
Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.
Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient care.
On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.
Greet all patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
Adhere to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
Identify the needs of the patient population served and modify and deliver care that is specific to needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communication with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
Adhere to the standards identified in the Medical Center’s Organizational Competencies.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
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 that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
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 HCP 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.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Compensation Minimum rate of $43.63 Hourly
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) 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, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
Our Network Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility.
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.
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