Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Req #:

Category:
Radiology / Imaging / Radiation

Status:
Full-Time

Shift:
Day

Facility:
Jersey City Medical Center

Department:
Nuclear Medicine

Pay Range:
$ $66.79 per hour

Location:
355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Nuclear Medicine

Req #:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $ $66.79 per hour

Pay Transparency
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview
Performs a wide spectrum of both diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures that require the safe and effective utilization of radioactive materials in patients of all ages

Qualifications
Required:

• Graduate of an AMA accredited Nuclear Medicine program

Certifications And Licenses Required

• Must hold or be eligible for a NJ state licensed in Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Registered or registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists Nuclear Medicine ARRT-N or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board NMTCB
• Maintains BLS Health Care Provider course completion status

Scheduling Requirements

• Full Time
• 40 hours/week

Essential Functions

• Assists the nuclear physician in the use of radionuclides for therapeutic purposes using prescribed safety standards and in accordance with the QMP Quality Management Program submitted to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
• Demonstrates knowledge of the Medical Center s and Department's policies
• Makes decisions based on good judgment and the patient s condition to best service the patient and the Medical Center
• Demonstrates knowledge of the hospital SMS system; is able to enter/delete orders, complete orders and charges, check patient status and information
• Maintains adequate and accurate records of radionuclide receipt, administration, usage, storage, and disposal in accordance with state and federal regulations
• Maintains the Department in a contamination free and orderly state
• Maintains the Department in a state of regulatory compliance at all times
• Participates in the Department s Performance Improvement PI efforts by improving one s own performance, seeking opportunities for Department improvement, and participating in PI activities
• Performs diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures on patients inclusive of organ imaging and function studies
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients demonstrating knowledge of and adherence to state and federal regulations and 797 standards
• Documents radiopharmaceutical administration data in the NMIS computer system including adverse reaction and pregnancy breast feeding status
• Prepares studies for interpretation ensuring that all proper dosage information, patient history, diagnostic information, image labeling, formatting, associated paperwork, and