Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Full-Time)

Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Performs a variety of technical procedures that require minimum independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of radio-isotopes for the diagnosis and therapy of disease in humans. Ensures the flow of work in the Nuclear Medicine Department on a daily basis.

Eligible for up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist positions on the Day or Evening shift who accept a job offer on or before July 22, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Performs on a daily basis a variety of complex nuclear medicine procedures with a minimum accuracy rate of 99%, in compliance with standard procedures. Regularly updates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the ages of patients served. Communicates clearly and tactfully with patients.
• Computes and prepares accurate dosages as required for each specialized exam with a minimum accuracy of 99%.
• Orders necessary radio-isotope materials with a 100% accuracy rate.
• Observes all government regulations regarding the safe utilization, storage and disposal of radio-isotopes with 100% accuracy.
• Performs daily QC testing, identifies equipment malfunctions and makes simple adjustments, troubleshoots and/or call for repair and notifies supervisor.
• Translates physician`s orders involving technical-surgical procedures into appropriate nuclear medicine procedures.
• Ensures the flow of work in the department, oversees and advises Director of any issues.
• Responsible for maintaining a productivity level within 20% of the FTE monthly average for that modality, which is publicly posted. Exception: Low-volume shifts (nights).
• Ensures delivery of excellent customer service resulting in positive and improving patient satisfaction scores for department and Medical Center.
• Observes all prescribed safety and infection control procedures with a minimum of 99% compliance.
• Maintains records of radio-isotopes utilization as required by government regulatory agencies with 100% accuracy.
• Schedules and coordinates patient examinations with special isotope orders to ensure maximum utilization of hospital expenditures.
• Communicates and cooperates effectively with patients, fellow workers, and all hospital personnel, as evidenced by the accuracy of statements and information exchanged and the assistance provided.
• Transports patients to and from patient floor or other designated areas on an as needed basis.
• Responsible for proper coding and charging of examinations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Possess the credential of Registered Technologist in Nuclear Medicine, ARRT(N), awarded by the American Registry for Radiologic Technology, OR Possess the credential of Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, CNMT, awarded by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).

Working Conditions

• High Stress
• Works indoors in a well lighted and ventilated area.
• Some direct exposure to contagion, but risk is minimal when proper safety precautions are observed.
• Willingness to work with the realization that errors and incompetency may have serious consequences to patients.

Physical Demands

• Constant standing, lifting, moving on occasion objects weighing up to 300 lbs. with assistance from others.
• Requires constant verbal communication in person or using the phone.
• Requires frequent reading of correspondence, reports, material, etc.

Mental Demands

• Ability to perform duties under stressful situations.
• Requires ability to read, understand, analyze and interpret policies and procedures.
• Manage time appropriately to meet patient and department needs.
• Requires flexibility in order to respond to changes in priorities, special project assignments, and emergency situations.

Equipment Operated

• Thorough knowledge of all machines and equipment utilized on nuclear medicine procedures, (camera, computers, uptake, etc.)

Compensation Minimum rate of $49.62 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.