**Nuclear Medicine Technologists

HUMC is one of the foremost healthcare providers in the country and winner of the Governor's Gold Award for Performance Excellence. Our expanding, state-of-the-art Radiology Department has excellent opportunities available for technologists.

Graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Six months of Nuclear Medicine experience.
ARRT Registry or registry eligible and NJ State License.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist, under the direction of a qualified radiologist, performs a variety of technical procedures that requires moderate independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative in the utilization of radionuclides for the diagnosis and therapy of disease in humans.

Essential Generic Job Functions (List in order of importance):

1. Provides immobilization devices as required.
2. Selects and operates Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed.
3. Develops images by automatic processing.
4. Provides radiation protection for self and the patient in accordance with prescribed safety.
5. Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals to the patient.
6. Instructs student technologists and ancillary personnel to specific areas.
7. 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.
8. Prepares radioactive tracer compounds for patient use.
9. Calibrates equipment and assays radionuclides.
10. Receives and inspects radiopharmaceutical packages according to state and NRC guidelines.
11. Provides direct patient care to all age group from neonatal to geriatrics.
12. 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.
13. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness including provisions for contamination-free conditions of room, equipment and personnel.
14. Follows all NRC, State JCAHO guideline/practices.
15. Performs required daily clerical duties, which include the use of IDXrad, SMS, Last Word, computer system, patient scheduling and computer processing associated with patient studies.
16. Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6
hours a day.

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits in an environment that is conducive to professional growth. For consideration, please apply online.

A Subsidiary of The Hillcrest Health Service System; A Teaching and Research Hospital affiliated with the UMDNJ-NJ Medical School; A Member of the New Jersey Council of Teaching Hospitals; New Jersey state-designated Children's Hospital; Member of Directcare Medical Services, L.L.C. A partnership among Hackensack University Medical Center, Pascack Valley Hospital, and Bon Secours & Canterbury Partnership for Care.

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