Local Contract Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $57 per hour
Company: Equiliem
Location: North Bergen
Posted on: February 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Equiliem is seeking a local contract Nuclear Medicine
Technologist for a local contract job in North Bergen, New
Jersey.Job Description & Requirements
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.
Education Requirement:
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
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Required Skills & Experience:
-Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in a busy hospital setting
as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist required.
Schedule Notes:
10:00 AM-6:30 PM Monday-Fridays. No Holidays. No Weekends. No On
Call. 1 year prior experience in Cardiology Nuclear Imaging and
General Nuclear Medicine imaging-Required. Required
Certification/Licensing: ARRT Certified R.T.(N) or NMTCB license-
Required. BCLS-Required. Tech will move between General Nuc Med and
Cardiology dependent on volume. Must be highly reliable and be
available to work all days other than those that were pre-disclosed
prior to offer. Must not have alternative jobs that would interfere
with HMH schedule being a priority.
Keywords: Equiliem, East Orange , Local Contract Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $57 per hour, Healthcare , North Bergen, New Jersey
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