Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Hackensack, NJ
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs

ID: 63030330 Shift: Day Is this a backfill or a new position? If a backfill, which contingent worker is the position rep Description: 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. null Schedule Notes:Is this a backfill or a new position? If a backfill, which contingent worker is the position replacing? Backfill for Dolly Thapa.Job Title (including department IE ICU, MS, etc) Nuclear Medicine TechnologistLocation/Facility Name Palisades Medical CenterShift 9a-530pHours Per Week 40Weekend Requirement noHoliday Requirement noOn-Call Requirement noFloat Requirement noRequired Years of Experience at least one year.Preferred Years of Experience one yearRequired Hard Skills n/aRequired Soft Skills n/aRequired Licenses & Certifications ARRT Nuclear Medicine Technologist or NMTCB, BLS Scrub Color BLACKSkills: Required Skills & Experience:-Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in a busy hospital setting as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist required.Preferred Skills & Experience:-N/A null RequiredBLS CARDNMTCBnuclear medicine technologistARRTAdditionalEducation: Required Education:-High School Diploma or equivalent required.-Graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology required.Preferred Education:-N/ARequired Certifications & Licensure:-Must hold a valid NJDEP license.-ARRT or NMTCB registry is required.-BLS by American Heart Association is required.Preferred Certifications & Licensure:-N/A null;Languages: English Read Write Speak English(Speak, Read, Write)Job Category: Clinical-Allied Guaranteed Hours: 40.00 Contract Weeks:97