Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Hackensack Meridian Health•Iselin, NJ

76d•$44•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Performs and assists with nuclear medicine studies. Responsible for patient safety protocols. Maintains all federal, state, local, and regulatory agency requirements. Cleans equipment, transports patients, and performs clerical duties as required. This position is to support the nuclear stress tests at our new MetroPark Health and Wellness Center in Iselin, NJ.

Requirements

Nuclear Medical Technologist License.
BCLS - Basic Life Support
NJ DEP License

Responsibilities

Ensures that patient charges are properly recorded into RIS and procedures are tracked accurately.
Utilization of SMS, PACS, RMS and NMIS downtime procedure.
Thoroughly familiar with technical procedures and QA/QC protocols.
Thoroughly explains all procedures to patient, thus alleviating fears and/or anxiety, and to provide Best Healthcare Experience.
Monitors packages containing radioactive material for contamination of leakage; correctly opens packages containing radioactive material.
Verifies name and properly identifies patient prior to procedure being performed. Uses two IDs to ensure compliance.
Safely and efficiently utilizes equipment consistent with patient needs and departmental routine.
Uses proper ID to include patient demographics.
Quality Control procedures are done consistently as required per radioactive license.
Maintains records of radioisotopes received, used and stored in accordance with state/federal regulations.
Maintains proper work environment.
Prepares room, equipment and materials needed for examinations, positioning aids for patient comfort and security and protective shields and apparel.
Rooms are clean and well stocked after each procedure before new patient arrival.
Other duties and/or projects as assigned.