OverviewThe Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures, image acquisition and the utilization of radionuclides for the diagnosis and therapy of disease.
*Eligible for up to $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist positions on the Day or Evening shift who accept a job offer on or before October 22, 2026!
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
- 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.
- Selects and operates Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed.
- Provides radiation protection for self and the patient in accordance with prescribed safety.
- Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals to the patient.
- Prepares radioactive tracer compounds for patient use.
- Calibrates equipment and assays radionuclides.
- Receives and inspects radiopharmaceutical packages according to state and NRC guidelines.
- 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.
- Maintains orderliness and cleanliness including provisions for contamination-free conditions of room, equipment, and personnel.
- Follows all NRC, State DEP, JCAHO guidelines/practices.
- Evaluates images using PACS workstation to make certain that images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.
- Rotates work assignments as needed in Nuclear Cardiology and PET/CT.
- Performs required daily clerical duties, which include the use of EPIC, PACS, Teletracking System, Nuclear Medicine Information System, patient scheduling and computer processing associated with patient studies.
- Responsible for scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends.
- Overtime as needed to provide continual quality patient care.
- On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiology policy.
- Greets all patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
- Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality.
- Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communication with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
- Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
- Performs specific daily and monthly QA.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
- Lifts a minimum of 25 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
- Graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Minimum of one year of Nuclear Medicine experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT,N) and/or CNMT Registry
- Nuclear Medical Technologist NJ State License
- AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering position
Contacts:
- Regular contact with medical personnel and its visitors.
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Starting Minimum RateMinimum rate of $46.64 Hourly
