Local Contract Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $57 per hour - North Bergen New Jersey

Company: Equiliem
Location: North Bergen, New Jersey
Posted On: 02/03/2025

Equiliem is seeking a local contract Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a local contract job in North Bergen, New Jersey.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 02/17/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local ContractJob 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.
  
  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.
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