What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist / Nuclear Medicine position at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center?
Overview
Who We Are
Patient focused, community oriented, conveniently located and equipped with technology that rivals the nation’s most prestigious healthcare systems, Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center offers a comprehensive and growing array of services delivered by caring and highly skilled medical professionals. We’re proud of the therapeutic and administrative upgrades we have made. Mountainside Medical Center has been serving Montclair and its surrounding New Jersey communities since 1891. The physicians, nurses and volunteers who are a part of the Mountainside family are your friends and neighbors. We're your community, your hospital and team, working hard for you.
Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is proud to continue to provide world-class health care services in a community setting. Our 365 bed medical center has successfully transitioned from a stand-alone facility to being part of Hackensack Meridian Health, the most comprehensive and truly integrated network in New Jersey. Mountainside is a joint venture between Hackensack Meridian Health and Ardent Health Services, one of the country’s leading private hospital management companies.
We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join the Mountainside Team!
What You’ll Do
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will provide diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures for both in/out patients through the administration of radiopharmaceuticals, and the safe operation of various types of imaging counting and computer equipment.
The successful candidate will be able to:
- Render direct patient care and imaging services in a safe manner
- Responsible for all aspects of the Radio pharmacy to include dose preparation, administration, and disposal
- Utilize various pieces of imaging equipment throughout the hospital, and perform quality control of each
- Use various hospital computer systems to include but not limited to NMIS, PACS, RIS as part of normal day-to-day activities
- Maintain and document all records as required by NRC and DEP
- Operate each gamma camera with confidence and competence
- Assist physician in performing procedures, and computer enhancement of images
- Utilize aseptic techniques, and demonstrate ability to perform intravenous injections
- Consult with patients to obtain a complete clinical history
- Monitor and record all radioactive materials received in the department for leakage or damage
- Perform any and all other duties as assigned
Responsibilities
What You’ll Bring
- Must be a graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program
- 5 years of clinical experience in a hospital setting as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is highly preferred, as well as experience with PET/CT
- NJDEP license is required
- ARRT or NMTCB registry is required
- BLS certification is required
- Cultural sensitivity and excellent patient care skills
- Ability to work well in a high volume, fast paced environment
Ability to multitask, prioritize effectively, and work as part of a team
What We Offer
Competitive pay
Advancement and career development opportunities
Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
