ID: 66277817 Shift: 5x8 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Job Title (including department IE ICU, MS, etc) Nuclear Medicine Technolog 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. M-F. 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM. 5 x 8hr shiftsNo weekends, No holidays, No On call.General Nuclear Medicine and Nuclear Cardiology experience preferred PET experience preferred, CT experience preferred Skills: Phlebotomy, EPIC, ability to perform Nuclear Medicine and/or PET exams Schedule Notes:Job Title (including department IE ICU, MS, etc) Nuclear Medicine TechnologistLocation/Facility Name Hackensack University Medical CenterShift 8am-4:30PMHours Per Week 40Weekend Requirement As needed, if properly credentialed Holiday Requirement no On-Call Requirement no Float Requirement yes Required Years of Experience n/a Preferred Years of Experience n/a Required Hard Skills IV placement, Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Proficient Required Soft Skills NJ X-ray license / NJ Fusion imaging license / CT certification (from ARRT or NMTCB) preferred.Required Licenses & Certifications NJ DEP Nuclear Medicine LicenseSkills: 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 Required Skills: [ "IV placement", "NUCLEAR MEDICINE", "NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY", "PET EXAMS", "CT EXPERIENCE"] Additional Skills: [ "PHLEBOTOMY", "NUCLEAR MEDICINE EXAMS", "PACS SYSTEM", "PACS WORKSTATION", "EPIC", "NUCLEAR MEDICINE INFORMATION SYSTEM", "TELETRACKING SYSTEM", "PATIENT SCHEDULING", "COMPUTER PROCESSING", "GENERAL NUCLEAR MEDICINE EXPERIENCE", "NUCLEAR CARDIOLOGY EXPERIENCE", "PET EXPERIENCE"]Education: 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 Job Category: Clinical-Allied Guaranteed Hours: 40 Contract Weeks:90Hackensack