Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Stability Direct is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team in Bergenfield, New Jersey.

We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to perform a variety of duties in preparing patients for imaging of particular organs to furnish diagnostic information. The successful candidate will operate various nuclear medicine equipment to produce diagnostic results and measure therapeutic radioactive materials in specific body areas.

• Perform all Nuclear Medicine Scanning procedures as outlined in the Nuclear Medicine procedure manual.
• Operate each Nuclear Medicine Scanner and ancillary equipment thoroughly and with competence.
• Monitor and record all radioactive materials received in the department for leakage or damage.
• Maintain and document all records as required by NRC and DEP.
• Prepare radioactive doses and materials for daily patient administration.
• Maintain quality control procedures on all equipment.
• Operate all nuclear imaging equipment and ancillary equipment thoroughly and with competence.
• Perform all Nuclear Medicine procedures as outlined in the manual.
• Assist physician in performing procedures and computer enhancing of images.
• Responsibilities will require the ability to read, write and rationally comprehend the English language.
• Select proper techniques in imaging on an individual patient basis.
• Maintain records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients.
• Consult with patients to obtain a complete clinical history. Gather pertinent clinical data.
• Responsibilities may require an adjusted work schedule, overtime, evening/ weekend hours in order to meet the operational needs of the Department and/or Hospital.
• Participate in quality improvement activities set forth by administrative staff.
• Reviews patient charts for proper exam of physician's orders.
• Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.
• Protects self and patients from injury and unnecessary radiation through direct visual observation.
• Differentiates anatomical abnormalities, notifies Radiologist
• Clinically instructs any students rotating through Nuclear Medicine.
• Performs all computer processing and imaging to ensure quality enhancement.
• Troubleshoots any problems that occur with equipment before calling for service.
• Participates in “on-call” rotation in accordance with the needs of the department.
• Rotates to all shifts as needed.
• Assists and transports patients in emergency situations to designated areas. Arranges for transportation to and from nursing units.
• Adjusts personal schedule in case of fluctuations in workload of the department.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize priorities and deal with them promptly.
• Attends all staff meetings.
• Reports any suggestions or opportunities for improvement to manager.
• Complies with CE guidelines set forth by ARRT.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree Graduate of an AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Program Required
• Training and experience in radiation safety and protection Required
• Knowledge Nuclear Medicine Instrumentation, in-vivo and in-vitro procedures, computer programming and radiation safety.
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Upon Hire Required or NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Tech Upon Hire Required and Possess current NJDEP licenses in Nuclear Medicine and Limited CT Fusion Upon Hire Required

Full Time Days - M-F 9a-5:30p - call, every 3rd weekend

+$1 - weekend differential

Stability Direct Job ID #5136