Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Manahawkin
Posted on: November 19, 2023
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Job Description:
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. Its
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.
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs a variety of technical
procedures, image acquisition and the utilization of radionuclides
for the diagnosis and therapy of disease.Responsibilities:A day in
the life of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Hackensack Meridian
Health includes: 1. 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.2. Selects and operates Nuclear Medicine
equipment as directed.3. Provides radiation protection for self and
the patient in accordance with prescribed safety.4. Prepares and
administers radiopharmaceuticals to the patient.5. Prepares
radioactive tracer compounds for patient use.6. Calibrates
equipment and assays radionuclides.7. Receives and inspects
radiopharmaceutical packages according to state and NRC
guidelines.8.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.9. Maintains orderliness and
cleanliness including provisions for contamination-free conditions
of room, equipment, and personnel.10. Follows all NRC, State DEP,
JCAHO guidelines/practices.11. Evaluates images using PACS
workstation to make certain that images contain proper
identification and are of diagnostic value.12. Rotates work
assignments as needed in Nuclear Cardiology and PET/CT. 13.
Performs required daily clerical duties, which include the use of
EPIC, PACS, Teletracking System, Nuclear Medicine Information
System, patient scheduling and computer processing associated with
patient studies.14. Responsible for scheduled shifts including
holidays and weekends.15. Overtime as needed to provide continual
quality patient care.16. On call assignments as needed per
Department of Radiology policy.17. Greets all patients when they
arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.18. Adheres to
the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and
Punctuality. 19. Identifies the needs of the 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.).20. Adheres to the
standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational
Competencies.21. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.22.
Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of
behavior.Qualifications:Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required:1. Graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine
Technology.2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.3.
Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to
Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education,
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:1. Minimum of one year of
Nuclear Medicine experience. Licenses and Certifications
Required:1. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Certification or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist. 2.
Nuclear Medical Technologist License. 3. AHA Basic Health Care Life
Support HCP Certification. Working Conditions:Lifts a minimum of 25
lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of
6 hours a day. If you feel the above description speaks directly to
your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Keywords: Hackensack Meridian Health, Toms River , Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Healthcare , Manahawkin, New Jersey
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