Nuclear Medicine Tech

Nuclear Medicine Technician

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center

Montclair, NJ 07042

Posted 9 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Healthcare
  • Work Schedule

    Day Shift
  • Job Description

    Nuclear Medicine Tech

    Overview

    Join our team as aday shift, full-time, Nuclear Medicine Tech in Montclair, NJ.

    Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

    People First, Always. Heres how we take care of our people:

    • Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.

    Your team is bigger than your department:

    • Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is an 820,000-square-foot facility that offers the latest medical programs, cutting-edge technology, and patient-focused care that includes 365 beds, 1,200+ employees and a 27-bed Emergency Room/Fast Track Unit.
    • We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

    Responsibilities

    • Render direct patient care and imaging services in a safe manner
    • Responsible for all aspects of the Radio pharmacy to include dose preparation, administration, and disposal
    • Utilize various pieces of imaging equipment throughout the hospital, and perform quality control of each
    • Use various hospital computer systems to include but not limited to NMIS, PACS, RIS as part of normal day-to-day activities
    • Maintain and document all records as required by NRC and DEP
    • Operate each gamma camera with confidence and competence
    • Assist physician in performing procedures, and computer enhancement of images
    • Utilize aseptic techniques, and demonstrate ability to perform intravenous injections
    • Consult with patients to obtain a complete clinical history
    • Monitor and record all radioactive materials received in the department for leakage or damage
    • Perform any and all other duties as assigned

    Qualifications

    Job Requirements

    • Must be a graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program
    • NJDEP license
    • ARRT or NMTCB registry
    • BLS certification

    Preferred Job Requirements

    • 5+ years of clinical experience in a hospital setting as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
    • Experience with PET/CT
  • Job Benefit(s)

    Health Insurance Health Savings Account Paid time off Retirement Plan