Nuclear Medicine TechnologistReq #:0000138176

　　Category:Radiology and Imaging

　　Status:Full-Time

　　Shift:Day

　　Facility:Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

　　Department:Nuclear Medicine

　　Location:

　　Ambulatory Care Center, 200 South Orange Avenue, Livingston, NJ 07039

　　Job Specific Requirements:

　　Performs all hot lab related functions such as receiving, using and discarding radio-pharmaceuticals, following/applying vendor, departmental and DEP rules and regulations strictly

　　Calibrates the dose calibrator and performs QC procedures on gamma cameras per departmental protocols and notifies the lead tech of any malfunctions/issues promptly.

　　Identifies the patients both IP and OP per hospital SOP before starting any procedure

　　Explains the procedure to the patient clearly, including wait times and performs the procedure, assuring maximum comfort to the patient

　　Obtains the best possible images by using prescribed technical parameters and techniques

　　Assures that all tests are performed properly and test results are valid and accurate prior to the release of the patient

　　Assists the nuclear physician with the implementation of special imaging procedures

　　Strives to maintain the department in a neat and clean condition

　　Accepts special assignments from the supervisor and completes them on time

　　Abides by standards established by the hospital, state and federal regulatory agencies

　　Performs all duties in a friendly and courteous manner, offering assistance to physicians, patients, families, visitors and co-workers

　　Extends courtesy and consideration to others in all interpersonal relationships, including telephone contacts

　　Demonstrates the ability to respond to instruction from peers or superiors in order to complete department tasks

　　Demonstrates the ability to determine the proper time to discuss differences in work strategy

　　Performs other departmental duties as prescribed by supervisory personnel

　　Works overtime when needed

　　Assists in the performance of non-technical tasks within the department

　　Performs other duties as needed

　　Requirements:

　　PET Experience a Plus

　　Graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program,

　　Must possess a current NJ State license,

　　ARRT and/or NMTCB

　　BLS certification required

　　Experience: Two years' hospital experience as a staff technologist preferred,

　　RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer