| Location | Hackensack, NJ |
RadHealth+ is seeking a travel Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a travel job in Hackensack, New Jersey.
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.
M-F. 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM. 5 x 8hr shifts
No weekends, No holidays, No On call.
General Nuclear Medicine and Nuclear Cardiology experience preferred
PET experience preferred, CT experience preferred
Skills: Phlebotomy, EPIC, ability to perform Nuclear Medicine and/or PET exams
Required Skills & Experience:
-Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in a busy hospital setting as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist required.
Required Education:
-High School Diploma or equivalent required.
-Graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology required.
Required Certifications & Licensure: -Must hold a valid NJDEP license. -ARRT or NMTCB registry is required. -BLS by American Heart Association is required.
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