What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at RWJBarnabas Health?
Req #: 0000190281
Category: Radiology / Imaging / Radiation
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Nuclear Medicine
Pay Range: $51.36 - $64.21 per hour
Location:
One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Location: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Nuclear Medicine
Req#: 0000190281
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $51.36 - $64.21 per hour
Pay Transparency
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview
Assists the nuclear physician with the implementation of special imaging procedures.
Qualifications
Required:
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Category: Radiology / Imaging / Radiation
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Nuclear Medicine
Pay Range: $51.36 - $64.21 per hour
Location:
One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Location: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Nuclear Medicine
Req#: 0000190281
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $51.36 - $64.21 per hour
Pay Transparency
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview
Assists the nuclear physician with the implementation of special imaging procedures.
Qualifications
Required:
- Graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
- Must possess a current NJ State license.
- ARRT and/or NMTCB
- BLS certification required
- Two years hospital experience as a staff technologist preferred.
- NMTCB Fusion Certification or ARRT R, CT, certification preferred
- This is a full time, day position 40 hours/week,
- Abides by standards established by the hospital, state and federal regulatory agencies.
- Accepts special assignments from supervisor and completes them on time.
- Assists the nuclear physician with the implementation of special imaging procedures.
- Assures that all tests are performed properly and test results are valid and accurate prior to the release of the patient.
- Calibrates the dose calibrator and performs QC procedures on gamma cameras per departmental protocols and notifies the lead tech of any malfunctions/issues promptly.
- Explains the procedure to the patient clearly including wait times and performs the procedure assuring maximum comfort to the patient. Obtains best possible images by using prescribed technical parameters and techniques.
- Identifies the patients (both IP and OP) per hospital SOP before starting any procedure.
- Performs all hot lab related functions such as receiving, using and discarding of Radio-pharmaceuticals following/applying vendor, departmental and DEP rules and regulations strictly.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $51 - $64