Hackensack Meridian Health
Location
Hackensack, New Jersey
Salary
$46 / HOUR
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs various technical procedures, including organ imaging, function studies, and assisting physicians with the therapeutic use of radioisotopes under safety conditions. Responsibilities also involve preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating specialized equipment, and maintaining detailed records of radioactive materials.
Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent and be a graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology, possessing excellent written and verbal communication skills along with proficient computer skills. Preferred qualifications include a minimum of one year of Nuclear Medicine experience, and required certifications include ARRT(N) and/or CNMT Registry, a NJ State License, and AHA Basic Health Care Life Support Certification.
A day in the life of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: 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. Selects and operates Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed. Provides radiation protection for self and the patient in accordance with prescribed safety. Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals to the patient. Prepares radioactive tracer compounds for patient use. Calibrates equipment and assays radionuclides. 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 DEP, JCAHO guidelines/practices. Evaluates images using PACS workstation to make certain that images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value. Rotates work assignments as needed in Nuclear Cardiology and PET/CT. Performs required daily clerical duties, which include the use of EPIC, PACS, 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 patient care. On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy. Greets all 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 the 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. Performs specific daily and monthly QA. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
Qualifications: Education,
Required: High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. Graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education,
Preferred: Minimum of one year of Nuclear Medicine experience. Licenses and Certifications Required: American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT,N) and/or CNMT Registry Nuclear Medical Technologist NJ State License AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position Contacts: Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors. If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $46.64 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
EKG Tech - Full Time
Echocardiographer - Per Diem
Nurse Practitioner Hospital at Home Per Diem
Patient Care Technician - Med/Surg - Bayshore - PT Nights with Benefits
Physical Therapist
Specialty Pharmacy Technician I - Full Time
RN Case Manager Hospice
Transition of Care Registered Nurse - Field in Northern NJ
Social Worker Hospice
Electronic Birth Certificate Coordinator - Per Diem Days (7am-3:30pm)
Patient Care Technician - Medicine - Elder Care - Full Time Evenings (3:15pm-11:45pm)
Licensed Professional Counselor