Hackensack Meridian Health
Location
North Bergen, New Jersey
Salary
$50 / HOUR
This role involves performing complex nuclear medicine procedures with high accuracy, computing and preparing accurate radio-isotope dosages, and ensuring the daily flow of work within the Nuclear Medicine Department. Responsibilities also include overseeing compliance with government regulations for radio-isotope handling and maintaining productivity levels.
Candidates must possess the credential of Registered Technologist in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT(N)) or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) from the appropriate board. The role demands the ability to work under stress, manage time effectively, and perform physically demanding tasks including lifting objects up to 300 lbs with assistance.
A day in the life of a Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Performs on a daily basis a variety of complex nuclear medicine procedures with a minimum accuracy rate of 99%, in compliance with standard procedures. Regularly updates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the ages of patients served. Communicates clearly and tactfully with patients. Computes and prepares accurate dosages as required for each specialized exam with a minimum accuracy of 99%. Orders necessary radio-isotope materials with a 100% accuracy rate. Observes all government regulations regarding the safe utilization, storage and disposal of radio-isotopes with 100% accuracy. Performs daily QC testing, identifies equipment malfunctions and makes simple adjustments, troubleshoots and/or call for repair and notifies supervisor. Translates physician`s orders involving technical-surgical procedures into appropriate nuclear medicine procedures. Ensures the flow of work in the department, oversees and advises Director of any issues. Responsible for maintaining a productivity level within 20% of the FTE monthly average for that modality, which is publicly posted.
Low-volume shifts (nights). Ensures delivery of excellent customer service resulting in positive and improving patient satisfaction scores for department and Medical Center. Observes all prescribed safety and infection control procedures with a minimum of 99% compliance. Maintains records of radio-isotopes utilization as required by government regulatory agencies with 100% accuracy. Schedules and coordinates patient examinations with special isotope orders to ensure maximum utilization of hospital expenditures. Communicates and cooperates effectively with patients, fellow workers, and all hospital personnel, as evidenced by the accuracy of statements and information exchanged and the assistance provided. Transports patients to and from patient floor or other designated areas on an as needed basis. Responsible for proper coding and charging of examinations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: Education,
Required: Possess the credential of Registered Technologist in Nuclear Medicine, ARRT(N), awarded by the American Registry for Radiologic Technology, OR Possess the credential of Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, CNMT, awarded by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). Working Conditions: High Stress Works indoors in a well lighted and ventilated area. Some direct exposure to contagion, but risk is minimal when proper safety precautions are observed. Willingness to work with the realization that errors and incompetency may have serious consequences to patients. Physical Demands: Constant standing, lifting, moving on occasion objects weighing up to 300 lbs. with assistance from othrs. Requires constant verbal communication in person or using the phone. Requires frequent reading of correspondence, reports, material, etc. Mental Demands: Ability to perform duties under stressful situations. Requires ability to read, understand, analyze and interpret policies and procedures. Manage time appropriately to meet patient and department needs. Requires flexibility in order to respond to changes in priorities, special project assignments, and emergency situations. Equipment Operated: Thorough knowledge of all machines and equipment utilized on nuclear medicine procedures, (camera, computers, uptake, etc.) If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $49.62 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
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