Nuclear Medicine Technologist / Nuclear Medicine - Military veterans preferred

2024-03-28
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center
Other

/yr

  full-time   employee


Montclair
New Jersey
07042
United States

Overview

Join our team as a PRN Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Montclair, NJ. 

 

Fulfilling your purpose begins here: 

People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people: 

  • Competitive salaries, support teams and growth opportunities. 

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:

  • 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, as well as experience with PET/CT