Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Per Diem, Day) - Rahway, NJReq #:0000133643

　　Category:Radiology and Imaging

　　Status:Per Diem

　　Shift:Day

　　Facility:RWJ Rahway

　　Department:Nuclear Medicine

　　Location:

　　RWJUH Rahway Hospital, 865 Stone Street, Rahway, NJ 07065

　　Job Summary:

　　The Nuclear Medicine (NM) Technologist performs quality diagnostic and therapeutic NM procedures on all patient populations of the hospital. NM procedures are performed in the NM section of the Radiology Department. This position must be well versed in the principles of radiation safety so that radioisotopes are prepared and administered in a safe manner. The NM tech must also be proficient in using PACS and teleradiology and possess good communication skills to effectively interact with physician, patients and coworkers.

　　This position may also perform other related tasks such as assisting and transporting patients, performing data entry for exam tracking and dose management, managing supplies and other departmental duties as assigned.

　　Education/Training/Certification/Licensure:

　　NJ Certification as a Nuclear Medicine Tech and ARRT (NM) is required.Additional Information:

　　For more than 100 years, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway has been the trusted healthcare facility for patients and families in Union County and beyond. Our comprehensive, state-of-the-art medical center offers a continuum of care that includes diagnostics, emergency care, advanced surgical treatments, wound care center, and much, much more.

　　Our campus also includes partnering facilities, including Kindred Hospital New Jersey for long-term, acute care and Care Connection, a 24-bed subacute hospital dedicated to rehabilitating patients before they are discharged, managed by Alaris Health. Our hospital provides acute care, long-term acute and rehabilitative care, as well as outpatient services to ensure our patients and their families receive the education and help they need to make the fullest recovery possible.

　　Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway's dedication to providing industry-leading care is evident in the various services we provide and continue to invest in. Our facility is a state-designated primary stroke center. We offer emergency cardiac care and diagnostic testing. Our wound care center is equipped with a diabetes management resources and hyperbaric chambers. Our Fitness Centers in Scotch Plains and Carteret provide both physical and aquatic therapy for recovering patients. We also regularly engage our local community with education programs, empowering them to make better decisions about their health and well-being.

　　RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

　　RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer