Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Beachwood (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute seeks a qualified professional to perform diagnostic imaging procedures using radioactive materials in a patient-centered environment. The role involves preparing radiopharmaceuticals and operating imaging equipment for physician interpretation, with strict adherence to safety protocols.

The ideal candidate will have training in nuclear medicine, strong patient communication, and a commitment to teamwork and continuous quality improvement within a clinical

Qualifications

• Training and expertise in nuclear medicine imaging and radiopharmaceutical handling.
• Strong patient communication.
• Attention to safety/compliance.
• Ability to work effectively in a clinical team.
• Commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Operate nuclear medicine imaging equipment to produce high-quality images for interpretation.
• Verify patient identity and explain procedures to patients.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions during procedures.
• Follow strict radiation safety and infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and other clinicians.
• Maintain detailed procedure and patient records.
• Assist with quality assurance activities and equipment calibration.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Patient communication

Safety/compliance

Team collaboration

Tools

Nuclear medicine imaging equipment

Job description

responsible for performing diagnostic imaging procedures using radioactive materials in a patient-centered environment.

Key Duties

• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Operate nuclear medicine imaging equipment to produce high-quality, accurate images for physician interpretation.
• Verify patient identity and explain procedures to patients.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions during procedures.
• Follow strict radiation safety and infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with radiologists, nurses, and other clinicians.
• Maintain detailed procedure and patient records.
• Assist with quality assurance activities and equipment calibration.

Qualifications & Skills:

Training and expertise in nuclear medicine imaging and radiopharmaceutical handling, strong patient communication, attention to safety/compliance, ability to work effectively in a clinical team, and commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement.