PD Nuclear Medicine Tech

Job Details

Job Title:

PD Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location:

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department:
Nuclear Medicine

Req #:

Status:
Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $62.81 - $62.81 per hour

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

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

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.

• PD
• Days

• 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.
• Assures 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 assuring 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