Radiology - Nuclear Med Tech

Cynet Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in New Jersey seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a 13-week assignment in Radiology. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of busy-hospital experience, a valid NJDEP license, and ARRT or NMTCB registry, plus BLS certification.

Shift is 5 days x 8 hours, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM. You will prepare radiopharmaceuticals, operate Nuclear Medicine equipment, evaluate images with PACS, ensure radiation safety, and support on-call duties as required by policy, while following ADEt

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience in a busy hospital setting.
• Valid NJDEP license required.
• ARRT or NMTCB registry required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Operate Nuclear Medicine equipment and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Perform radionuclide procedures for organ imaging and function studies.
• Evaluate images using PACS to ensure diagnostic quality.
• Maintain radiation safety and proper documentation for radioisotopes.
• Assist physicians and communicate with patients under safety standards.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Cardiology

PET exams

CT imaging

Job description

Radiology - Nuclear Med Tech

Profession: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Specialty: -

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 5 days x 8 hours

Hours per Shift: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in a busy hospital setting as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist required.

License: Valid NJDEP license required.

Certifications: ARRT or NMTCB registry is required. BLS by American Heart Association is required.

Must-Have:

IV placementNuclear MedicineNuclear CardiologyPET examsCT experience

Description:Provides immobilization devices as required.Selects and operates Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed.Evaluates radio images using the PACS system to ensure that radio images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.Provides radiation protection for self and the patient in accordance with prescribed safety.Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals to the patient.Performs radionuclide procedures on patients inclusive of organ imaging, function studies, and assists the physician in the therapeutic use of radioisotopes under prescribed safety conditions.Prepares radioactive tracer compounds for patient use.Calibrates equipment and assays radionuclides.Receives and inspects radiopharmaceutical packages according to state and NRC guidelines.Maintains adequate records of radioisotope receipt, use, storage, and disposal in accordance with state and federal regulations governing the accountability for radioactive materials.Maintains orderliness and cleanliness including provisions for contamination-free conditions of room, equipment, and personnel.Follows all NRC and state guidelines and practices.Evaluates images using the PACS workstation to ensure that images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.Rotates work assignments as needed.Performs required daily clerical duties, which include the use of EPIC, Teletracking System, Nuclear Medicine Information System, patient scheduling, and computer processing associated with patient studies.Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.On-call assignments may be required per departmental policy.Greets patients upon arrival for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to needs.This process includes communication with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level.Adheres to the standards identified in the Organizational Competencies.