Travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Hackensack, NJ
Siemens Healthineers
5x8 hrs, Days, Nights

We're looking for a PET/CT Nuclear Medicine Technologist, working in the Healthcare Systems & Services industry in Hackensack, New Jersey, United States.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Manager/In-Charge Technologist and Medical Director the nuclear medicine technologist will perform a variety of technical procedures that require a high degree of independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of radionuclides for the diagnosis and the therapy of disease in humans.

Responsibilities:

• Receive patient and provide proper care during performance of clinical procedure.
• Verify patient identification by checking two identifiers and review orders for procedure to be performed.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Obtain pertinent patient history and check for procedural contradictions.
• Maintain and operate auxiliary equipment necessary to procedure.
• Communicate effectively with patient and family.
• Prepare patient for procedure.
• Select and administer the proper radionuclide/medication by the proper route and in the appropriate dosage.
• Prepare proper instrument, computer, and imaging protocol as indicated by departmental procedure manual.
• Understand and implement ALARA measures in performance of clinical duties.
• Evaluate image appearance and perform additional views as required.
• Process and evaluate computer generated data.
• Obtain samples for non-imaging studies.
• Prepare and administer interventional pharmacologic agents as directed by protocol.
• Maintain sterile technique as required.
• Perform imaging, non-imaging, function studies, and therapeutic exams according to established departmental protocols, or as directed by the nuclear medicine physician, or cardiologist.
• Ensure patient security during movement from one device to another, or, from the standing or sitting position to the imaging table.

Minimum Requirements:

• Certification Program - Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine technology school
• 1-year nuclear medicine experience

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses:

• ARRT(N) or NMTCB registry
• ARRT (CT)
• CPR and ARRT(N) registered and/or NMTCB registered.
• SCRQSA License

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• ARRT in Radiology preferred
• Experience on Philips equipment preferred
• Spect/CT experience required
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
• Proficient computer skills (database)
• Data entry skills
• Mathematical skills
• Strong background in physics/chemistry
• Radiation Safety equipment knowledge