Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Imaging & Radiopharmacy

Atlantic Health; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health in Summit, NJ is seeking a Radiopharmaceutical Technician to prepare and render radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies, using a variety of equipment and following prescribed procedures.

Responsibilities include measuring radioactivity, calibrating equipment, and administering doses under physician direction, with strict adherence to radiation safety standards.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent experience required.
• AMA approved school of Nuclear Medicine required.
• Office-based work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mixes stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials and calculates doses under physician direction.
• Calibrates equipment.
• Performs diagnostic studies using scanners or scintillation cameras as prescribed.
• Measures radioactivity with Geiger counters and detectors.
• Administers therapeutic doses under physician direction.
• Follows radiation safety techniques and material disposal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent experience

AMA approved school of Nuclear Medicine

Job description

Atlantic Health in Summit, NJ is seeking a Radiopharmaceutical Technician to prepare and render radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies, using a variety of equipment and following prescribed procedures.

Responsibilities include measuring radioactivity, calibrating equipment, and administering doses under physician direction, with strict adherence to radiation safety standards.