Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET/CT & Cardiology) - $3,323 per week

Hackensack Meridian Health - 30 Prospect Avenue; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a 33-week assignment in Hackensack, NJ. This role involves performing diagnostic imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining compliance with various health standards. The ideal candidate will be skilled in radiation protection and patient care, providing critical support under prescribed safety conditions.

Qualifications

• Experienced in nuclear medicine procedures and equipment operation.
• Knowledge of PACS system for image evaluation.
• Capability to prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

• Operates Nuclear Medicine equipment and evaluates radio images.
• Performs radionuclide procedures and prepares radioactive tracer compounds.
• Maintains records and ensures compliance with regulations.

Skills

Radiation protection

Image evaluation

Patient communication

Education

Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Job description

Integrated Healthcare Services is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 33 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
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 assisting the physician in the therapeutic use of radioisotopes under prescribed safety conditions.
-Prepares radioactive tracer compounds for patient use.
-Calibrates equipment and assays radio nuclides.
-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 other records as directed.
-Maintains orderliness and cleanliness including provisions for contamination-free conditions of room, equipment, and personnel.
-Follows all NRC, State JCAHO guideline/practices.
-Evaluates images using PACS workstation to make certain that images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.
-Rotate work assignments as needed such as Cardiology and PET/CT.
-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.
-Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patients care.
-On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy. Greets in/out patients when they arrive 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 patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.).
-This process includes communication with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
-Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

RightSourcing IHS Job ID #3-36013083. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.