Nuclear Cardiology Technician

St. Joseph's Health; Totowa (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, Rx, and vision plans

403b retirement plan options with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radio isotopes and perform stress testing and Nuclear Cardiac scanning on outpatients in Totowa, New Jersey. The role requires certifications in Nuclear Medicine, Basic Life Support, and IV administration within a year of hire.

Benefits include comprehensive health plans, retirement options, and eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness. Join a non-profit health system dedicated to improving patient care.

Qualifications

• Requires ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB certification within twelve months.
• State licensure in Nuclear Medicine Technology is a must.
• IV certification and BLS certification required within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Start intravenous and administer radio isotopes.
• Perform stress testing and Nuclear Cardiac scanning on outpatients.
• Complete computer processing and analysis of test data.

Skills

Analytical ability

Team collaboration

Communication with patients

Education

Accredited program in Nuclear Medicine

State of New Jersey license in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Tools

ARRT certification in Nuclear Medicine

BLS Certification

IV certification

Job description

Under general supervision and according to established procedures, start intravenous and administer recommended amount of radio isotope. Performs stress testing, along with a variety of Nuclear Cardiac scanning on outpatients. Completes computer processing and analysis of all test data.

Qualifications

Work requires the level of knowledge normally acquired through completion of an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine. ARRT in Nuclear Medicine (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) required within twelve months of working in that modality. State of New Jersey licensure in Nuclear Medicine Technology is required. Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) granted through the American Heart Association is required within 12 months of hire. IV certification granted through the hospital education department is required within 12 months of hire. Requires the analytical ability to resolve problems that require the use of basic specific, mathematical, or technical principles and in-depth experience-based knowledge. Requires the ability to explain clinical, technical, and diagnostic procedures to patients and their families.

Benefits

• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options