| 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. | |||||||
| Skills: | 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 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM. 8 hour shifts M-Tu-Th, plus two Wednesdays a month as needed.Nuclear Medicine tech for cardiac nuclear stress testing; familiar with using nuctrac, epic, ISCV philips reporting system, Digirad camera, able to start IVs. Diagnostic cardiac testing at a HOPD (hospital outpatient department) | ||||||
| Education: | Required Education: -High School Diploma or equivalent required. -Graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology required. Preferred Education: -N/A Required 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 | ||||||
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| Certifications & Licenses: | ARRT BLS - AHA | ||||||