Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Plainfield, New Jersey
Hackensack Meridian Health - 1314 Park Avenue

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location

• Plainfield, New Jersey

Schedule

• 8-hour shifts
• Day shift
• One Saturday per month
• Two Wednesdays per month as needed

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Selects and operates nuclear medicine equipment
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals
• Performs radionuclide procedures, including organ imaging and function studies
• Assists with therapeutic use of radioisotopes under prescribed safety conditions
• Calibrates equipment and assays radionuclides
• Receives and inspects radiopharmaceutical packages according to state and NRC guidelines
• Maintains required records for radioactive materials
• Follows NRC, state, and JCAHO guidelines and practices
• Rotates work assignments as needed, including cardiology and PET/CT
• Performs clerical duties related to patient studies and scheduling
• Provides care tailored to patient needs, including age, culture, language, and sensory impairments

Required Qualifications

• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technologist license in New Jersey
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist (1 year of experience)
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ARRT
• High school diploma or equivalent

Additional Role Details

• Responsible for scheduled shifts, holidays, weekends, overtime, and on-call assignments as needed
• Uses PACS for image review
• Uses EPIC, Teletracking System, and a Nuclear Medicine Information System for daily clerical duties
• Able to start IVs