SR NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNOLOGIST - NUCLEAR MEDICINE (FULL-TIME)

JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Sr Nuclear Medicine Technologist. This full-time role involves performing complex procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining high standards of accuracy in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have the required certifications and a commitment to excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Perform complex nuclear medicine procedures with high accuracy.
• Maintain accurate records of radio-isotope utilization.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily QC testing and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Ensure compliance with safety and infection control procedures.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Registered Technologist in Nuclear Medicine

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job description

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Sr Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine (Full-time)
PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER North Bergen, New Jersey
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Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of complex nuclear medicine procedures with a minimum accuracy of 99%, in compliance with standard procedures.
• Update knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the patient population.
• Communicate clearly and tactfully with patients.
• Compute and prepare accurate dosages for exams with at least 99% accuracy.
• Order necessary radio-isotope materials with 100% accuracy.
• Observe all government regulations regarding the safe utilization, storage, and disposal of radio-isotopes with 100% accuracy.
• Perform daily QC testing, identify equipment malfunctions, troubleshoot, and notify supervisor as needed.
• Translate physician orders into appropriate nuclear medicine procedures.
• Ensure smooth workflow in the department and advise the director on issues.
• Maintain productivity levels within 20% of the FTE monthly average for the modality.
• Deliver excellent customer service, resulting in positive patient satisfaction scores.
• Observe safety and infection control procedures with at least 99% compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of radio-isotope utilization as required by regulations.
• Schedule and coordinate patient examinations with isotope orders for optimal resource utilization.
• Communicate effectively with patients and hospital staff.
• Transport patients as needed.
• Ensure proper coding and charging of examinations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possess the credential of Registered Technologist in Nuclear Medicine, ARRT(N), or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, CNMT.

Working Conditions

• High stress environment.
• Indoor work in a well-lit, ventilated area.
• Minimal exposure to contagion with safety precautions.
• Willingness to work with an understanding of the serious consequences of errors.

Physical Demands

• Constant standing, lifting, and moving objects up to 300 lbs. with assistance.

If you feel the above description aligns with your strengths and capabilities, please apply today!

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to various protected statuses.