Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist Prepares, measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Performs and assists with nuclear medicine studies. Responsible for patient safety protocols. Maintains all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements. Cleans equipment, transports patients and performs clerical duties as required.

This position is to support the nuclear stress tests at our new MetroPark Health and Wellness Center in Iselin, NJ.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Computer system knowledge: Ensures that patient charges are properly recorded into RIS and procedures are tracked accurately. Utilization of SMS, PACS, RMS and NMIS downtime procedure. Thoroughly familiar with technical procedures and QA/QC protocols.
• Patient Care and Satisfaction: Thoroughly explains all procedures to patient, thus alleviating fears and/or anxiety, and to provide Best Healthcare Experience.
• Patient Safety: Monitors packages containing radioactive material for contamination of leakage; correctly opens packages containing radioactive material. Verifies name and properly identifies patient prior to procedure being performed. Uses two IDs to ensure compliance.
• Safely and efficiently utilizes equipment consistent with patient needs and departmental routine.: Uses proper ID to include patient demographics. Quality Control procedures are done consistently as required per radioactive license. Maintains records of radioisotopes received, used and stored in accordance with state/federal regulations
• Work Environment: Maintains proper work environment. Prepares room, equipment and materials needed for examinations, positioning aids for patient comfort and security and protective shields and apparel. Rooms are clean and well stocked after each procedure before new patient arrival.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Nuclear Medical Technologist License.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support
• NJ DEP License

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation Minimum rate of $44.30 Hourly 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.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.