Nuclear Medicine Technologist

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies according to established protocols radioactive materials license. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform nuclear medicine procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision while following the quality control guidelines and practices as set by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and Intersocietal Accreditation Nuclear Cardiology

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

Job Function: 01. Team Approach : Ready to begin working at scheduled starting time. Maintains friendly working atmosphere with co-workers. Establishes working relationship with offices, and physicians. When calling out, provides adequate notice to supervisor

Job Function: 02. Additional Responsibilities: Completes workload in a timely fashion. Pulls cases from the next day, as time allows. Willing to give instructions to students, other technologists and any other group of personnel rotating through Nuclear M

Job Function: 03. Prepares Patient for Examination: Verifies identification of patient by using two forms of ID verifying patient name on bracelet and ID number and DOB. Initiates a friendly but respectful relationship with patient. Explains all procedures in a clear and concise manner without causing unnecessary anxiety. Ensures availability of medical records, reports, previous x-rays, chart and other records necessary for examination.

Job Function: 04. Venipuncture Screens for allergies/incompatibilities /proper patient preparations for examination. Explains Venipuncture procedure to the patient. Ensures availability of necessary equipment for radionuclide injection, including Emergency Box or Crash Cart. Uses aseptic technique, universal precautions, and secures adequate venous access for examination. Is able to begin emergency response in case of complications. Provides adequate documentation of Venipuncture.((professionalism, service excellence)

Job Function: 05. Monitors Patient s Physical Condition Throughout Procedure Informs patient of progress of exam and reassures patient during periods of peak discomfort. Monitors support systems (IV s O2, suction, pumps, etc) and calls for assistance when unable to resolve a problem. Observes patient s condition and reports any changes to a nurse or physician. Arranges any post procedure tests as needed. Arranges transport to floor through computer system

Job Function: 06. Actual Scan Set-Up : Prepares equipment to the established protocol as set by the Radiologist. Obtains necessary medical, surgical, and radiological supplies for specific procedures according to established protocols. Has basic knowledge of the operation of peripheral equipment (i.e. PACS, laser imager, optical disc, floppy drives, color imager, cd s etc ). Films images from the computer using correct settings that demonstrates the best quality. Processes and checks films promptly with Radiologist.

Job Function: 07. Transfer and Completion of Scan : Is able to send or retrieve images to or from the various processing stations. Delivers all patient images and related records to correct location in a timely manner. Complete and verify cases in RIS/PACS with proper documentation on the requisition. Ensures availability of requisition and images with correct name, MR number and registration number.

Job Function: 08. Monitors Equipment: Operation Participates in routine cleaning of equipment. Recognizes unusual conditions of the equipment. Is able to use established methods to try to fix a problem i.e. troubleshooting. If unable to correct equipment malfunction, alerts appropriate staff for assistance for service.

Job Function: 09. Radiopharmaceutical Preparation : Prepared and administers radiopharmaceutical to patient. Maintains adequate records in accordance with State and Federal regulations governing the accountability for radionuclide receipt, use, storage, and assay disposal. Maintains daily log in the hot lab by recording pertinent information regarding all exams performed. Maintains all other records as directed i.e., wipe tests, area surveys, personnel surveys, incoming and outgoing packages, QC on well and probe and dose calibrators.

Required and/or Education/Experience: High School Graduate Completion from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology. School or Program with a passing grade.

Experience in an outpatient setting of cardiology

Passing of a Registry Exam and Licensed by the State of New Jersey.

Responsible for maintaining continuing education credits to maintain certification. CPR certification is mandatory.

Travel between outpatient sites required

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Medical Group
• Atlantic Visiting Nurse
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For."
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the “World’s Best Hospitals” in 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
• Atlantic Health scored four “A” grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
• Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
• Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
• Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

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