Nuclear Medicine Tech

Location: Montclair, NJ (07042)
Company: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center
Industry: Healthcare
Job Type: Full Time
Posted: 12 days ago
Reposted: 5 days ago
Overview

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

Fulf illing your purpose begins here:

People First, Always . Here's 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

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