Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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

200 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039. Facility:
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Department:
Radiology-PET. Shift: Day. Status:
Full-Time.

$52.39 - $65.50 per hour (NJ State). Compensation depends on education, skills, and experience.

• Graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Must possess a current NJ State license.
• ARRT and/or NMTCB certification.
• BLS certification required.

• Two years hospital experience as a staff technologist.
• NMTCB Fusion Certification or ARRT R, CT certification.

• Abides by standards established by the hospital, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
• Accepts special assignments from the 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 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.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.