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PD Nuclear Medicine Tech

RWJBarnabas Health, Livingston, NJ, United States


Req #:

0000209940

Category:

Radiology / Imaging / Radiation

Status:

Per Diem

Shift:

Day

Facility:

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department:

Nuclear Medicine

Pay Range:

$62.81 per hour

Location:

94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Overview Registered Nuclear Medicine technologist needed to perform procedures in an outpatient setting. Must be able to work with little supervision.

$12,000 sign-on bonus (external employees only)

Qualifications Required:

Graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.

Must possess a current NJ State license.

ARRT and/or NMTCB.

BLS certification required.

Preferred:

Two years hospital experience as a staff technologist preferred.

NMTCB Fusion Certification or ARRT R, CT, certification preferred.

Scheduling Requirements

PD

Days

Essential Functions

Abides by standards established by the hospital, state and federal regulatory agencies.

Accepts special assignments from supervisor and completes them on time.

Assists the nuclear physician with the implementation of special imaging procedures.

Ensures that all tests are performed properly and test results are valid and accurate prior to the release of the patient.

Calibrates the dose calibrator and performs QC procedures on gamma cameras per departmental protocols and notifies the lead tech of any malfunctions/issues promptly.

Explains the procedure to the patient clearly including wait times and performs the procedure ensuring maximum comfort to the patient. Obtains best possible images by using prescribed technical parameters and techniques.

Identifies the patients (both IP and OP) per hospital SOP before starting any procedure.

Performs all hot lab related functions such as receiving, using and discarding of Radio-pharmaceuticals following/applying vendor, departmental and DEP rules and regulations strictly.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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