Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Full Time
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Newark
Posted on: March 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Our team members are the heart of what makes us
better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live
better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With
a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are
team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.
It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for
our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our
mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive
change. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs a variety of
technical procedures, image acquisition and the utilization of
radionuclides for the diagnosis and therapy of disease.
Responsibilties: A day in the life of a Nuclear Medicine
Technologist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: 1. 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. 2. Selects
and operates Nuclear Medicine equipment as directed. 3. Provides
radiation protection for self and the patient in accordance with
prescribed safety. 4. Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals
to the patient. 5. Prepares radioactive tracer compounds for
patient use. 6. Calibrates equipment and assays radionuclides. 7.
Receives and inspects radiopharmaceutical packages according to
state and NRC guidelines. 8.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. 9.
Maintains orderliness and cleanliness including provisions for
contamination-free conditions of room, equipment, and personnel.
10. Follows all NRC, State DEP, JCAHO guidelines/practices. 11.
Evaluates images using PACS workstation to make certain that images
contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value. 12.
Rotates work assignments as needed in Nuclear Cardiology and
PET/CT. 13. 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. 14. Responsible for scheduled
shifts including holidays and weekends. 15. Overtime as needed to
provide continual quality patient care. 16. On call assignments as
needed per Department of Radiology policy. 17. Greets all patients
when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards. 18.
Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior,
Attendance, and Punctuality. 19. 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.). 20. Adheres to
the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational
Competencies. 21. Performs specific daily and monthly QA. 22. Other
duties and/or projects as assigned. 23. Adheres to HMH
Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. 24. 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: 1. High School diploma,
general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
2. Graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 4. Proficient
computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft
Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education, Knowledge, Skills
and Abilities Preferred: 1. Minimum of one year of Nuclear Medicine
experience. Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. American
Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT,N) and/or CNMT Registry 2.
Nuclear Medical Technologist NJ State License 3. AHA Basic Health
Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering
position If you feel the above description speaks directly to your
strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
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