Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Hackensack, New Jersey
HackensackUMC

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location: Hackensack, New Jersey
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Contract Length: 9 weeks

Job Summary

• Operate Nuclear Medicine equipment and provide immobilization devices as needed.
• Evaluate radio images using PACS to ensure proper identification and diagnostic quality.
• Provide radiation protection for self and patients following safety protocols.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals.
• Perform radionuclide procedures including organ imaging, function studies, and assist physicians with therapeutic radioisotope use.
• Prepare radioactive tracer compounds and calibrate equipment.
• Inspect radiopharmaceutical packages per state and NRC guidelines.
• Maintain records of radioactive materials in compliance with regulations.
• Ensure cleanliness and contamination-free conditions of rooms, equipment, and personnel.
• Follow NRC, State, and JCAHO guidelines.
• Rotate through assignments such as Cardiology and PET/CT.
• Perform clerical duties including use of EPIC, Teletracking, Nuclear Medicine Information System, patient scheduling, and processing.
• Work scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends; overtime and on-call as needed.
• Communicate effectively with patients and caregivers, adapting to their specific needs (age, culture, language, disabilities).
• Adhere to organizational policies and standards of behavior.

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in a busy hospital setting.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Certifications & Licensure

• Valid NJDEP license.
• ARRT or NMTCB registry required.
• BLS certification by American Heart Association required.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.