Nuclear Medicine Tech (Nuclear Medicine Technologist #)

RWJ New Brunswick; Sayreville (NJ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Prescription Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short/Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

FSA: Health Care/Dependent Care

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for the Nuclear Medicine department in New Jersey. This full-time, day shift role offers an hourly wage range and a $12,000 sign-on bonus, reflecting the market in New Jersey.

The technologist will assist the nuclear physician with imaging procedures, calibrate equipment, perform QC, identify patients per SOP, and manage hot lab tasks in a controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Two years hospital experience as a staff technologist preferred.
• Full-time, day shift, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assists the nuclear physician with the implementation of special imaging procedures.
• Calibrates the dose calibrator and performs QC procedures on gamma cameras per departmental protocols and notifies the lead tech of any malfunctions/issues promptly.
• Identifies the patients (both IP and OP) per hospital SOP before starting any procedure.
• Performs all hot lab related functions such as receiving, using and discarding of Radio-pharmaceuticals following/applying vendor, departmental and DEP rules and regulations strictly.

Education

Graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Job description

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Department: Nuclear Medicine

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $56.66 - $70.12 per hour

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

12,000 Sign On Bonus

Assists the nuclear physician with the implementation of special imaging procedures.

Graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.

Two years hospital experience as a staff technologist preferred.

This is a full time, day position -40 hours/week

Abides by standards established by the hospital, state and federal regulatory agencies.

• Assists the nuclear physician with the implementation of special imaging procedures.
• Calibrates the dose calibrator and performs QC procedures on gamma cameras per departmental protocols and notifies the lead tech of any malfunctions/issues promptly.
• Identifies the patients (both IP and OP) per hospital SOP before starting any procedure.
• Performs all hot lab related functions such as receiving, using and discarding of Radio-pharmaceuticals following/applying vendor, departmental and DEP rules and regulations strictly.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.