Per Diem - Nuclear Medicine Technician

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

Job summary

St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technician to administer radioisotopes and perform various Nuclear Cardiac scans. The role includes starting IVs and conducting stress testing while completing data processing and analysis.

Applicants must hold an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine and obtain relevant certifications, including ARRT or NMTCB within twelve months. New Jersey state licensure in Radiology Technology is also mandatory.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine is required.
• ARRT or NMTCB certification within twelve months is necessary.
• Must obtain State of New Jersey licensure in Radiology Technology.

Responsibilities

• Start intravenous and administer radioisotope under supervision.
• Perform stress testing and Nuclear Cardiac scanning on outpatients.
• Complete computer processing and analysis of all test data.

Skills

Analytical ability

Ability to explain procedures

Education

Completion of accredited program in Nuclear Medicine

ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB certification

State of New Jersey licensure in Radiology Technology

Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS)

IV certification from hospital education department

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 Radiology 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.