Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Morris Cancer Center

Assists the nuclear physician with the implementation of special imaging procedures.

• 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.

Required:

• Graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Must possess a current NJ State license.
• ARRT(R), ARRT(CT) certification and/or NMTCB Fusion Certification
• BLS certification required

• Two years hospital experience as a staff technologist preferred.

• This is a full-time, 5x 8 hour shifts, days position 40 hours/week. Every 5th or 6th weekend required. On call is required. Will also have responsibilities at University Hospital and Plum St. Imaging Center on the New Brunswick Campus. All three buildings are connected by bridge.

Pay Range: $51.36 - $64.21 per hour

Sign On Bonus: $10,000

Location: 165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

• Req#:
• Category: Radiology and Imaging
• Status: Full-Time
• Shift: Day
• Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
• Department: Nuclear Medicine

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