Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Per Diem

About the Role

As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Hackensack Meridian Health, you will perform a variety of technical procedures, image acquisition, and utilize radionuclides for the diagnosis and therapy of disease.

Responsibilities

• Performs radionuclide procedures on patients, including organ imaging, function studies, and assisting physicians in the therapeutic use of radioisotopes under prescribed safety conditions.
• Selects and operates Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed.
• Provides radiation protection for self and the patient in accordance with prescribed safety.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals to the patient.
• Prepares radioactive tracer compounds for patient use.
• Calibrates equipment and assays radionuclides.
• Receives and inspects radiopharmaceutical packages according to state and NRC guidelines.
• Maintains adequate records of radioisotope receipt, use, storage, and disposal in accordance with state and federal regulations; maintains other records as directed.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness, including contamination-free conditions of room, equipment, and personnel.
• Follows all NRC, State DEP, and JCAHO guidelines/practices.
• Evaluates images using PACS workstation to ensure proper identification and diagnostic value.
• Rotates work assignments as needed in Nuclear Cardiology and PET/CT.
• Performs required daily clerical duties, including the use of EPIC, PACS, Teletracking System, Nuclear Medicine Information System, patient scheduling, and computer processing associated with patient studies.
• Responsible for scheduled shifts, including holidays and weekends.
• Available for overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient care.
• On-call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.
• Greets all patients upon arrival for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
• Adheres to policies on Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies/delivers care specific to those needs (age, culture, language, hearing, and/or visually impaired, etc.).
• Communicates with patients, parents, and/or primary caregivers at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Performs specific daily and monthly QA.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

Requirements

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of Nuclear Medicine experience (preferred).
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT,N) and/or CNMT Registry.
• Nuclear Medical Technologist NJ State License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position.

Pay

Minimum starting rate of $44.30 per hour. The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate and may vary based on factors such as labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, budget, and grant funding.

Benefits

Hackensack Meridian Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) employees, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.
• Performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions (for eligible positions).
• Shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.