Nuclear Medicine Technologist

2 days ago

Plainfield, NJ, United States Integrated Resources Full time
Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Job Location: Plainfield, NJ
Job Duration: 6-7 Months (possibility of extension)
Payrate: $55 - $60/ hr. on w2

Job Responsibilities:
  • Provides immobilization devices as required.
  • Selects and operates Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed.
  • Evaluates radio images using the PACS System to ensure that radio images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.
  • Provides radiation protection for self and the patient in accordance with prescribed safety.
  • Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals to the patient.
  • 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.
  • Prepares radioactive tracer compounds for patient use.
  • Calibrates equipment and assays radio nuclides.
  • 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 JCAHO guideline/practices.
  • Evaluates images using PACS workstation to make certain that images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.
  • Rotate work assignments as needed such as Cardiology and PET/CT.
  • Performs required daily clerical duties, which include the use of EPIC, 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 patients care.
  • On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.
  • Greets in/out patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
  • Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
  • Identifies the needs of patient population served and modifies and delivers 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.).
  • Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
Required Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology required.
Required Certifications & Licensure:
  • Must hold a valid NJDEP license.
  • ARRT or NMTCB registry is required.
  • BLS by American Heart Association is required.
Required Skills & Experience:
  • Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in a busy hospital setting as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist required.
Work Schedule:
  • 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM.
  • 8 hour shifts M-Tu-Th, plus two Wednesdays a month as needed.
  • Weekend Requirement: One Saturday a month.
  • Holiday coverage required.

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