Nuclear Med Tech RT, Full Time

Nuclear Med Tech RT


Holy Name Medical Center is a leading healthcare facility dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our community. We are committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment for our employees.

A Brief Overview
Perform a variety of duties in preparing patients for imaging of particular organs to furnish diagnostic information. Operates various nuclear medicine equipment to produce diagnostic results and measures therapeutic radioactive materials in specific body areas.

What you will do

• Performs all Nuclear Medicine Scanning procedures as outlined in Nuclear Medicine procedure manual.
• Operates each Nuclear Medicine Scanner and ancillary equipment thoroughly and with competence.
• Monitors and records all radioactive materials received in the department for leakage or damage.
• Maintains and documents all records as required by NRC and DEP.
• Prepares radioactive doses and materials for daily patient administration.
• Maintains quality control procedures on all equipment.
• Operates all nuclear imaging equipment and ancillary equipment thoroughly and with competence.
• Performs all Nuclear Medicine procedures as outlined in the manual.
• Assists physician in performing procedures and computer enhancing of images.
• Responsibilities will require the ability to read, write and rationally comprehend the English language.
• Selects proper techniques in imaging on an individual patient basis.
• Maintains records of examination data and other pertinent information on patients.
• Consults with patients to obtain a complete clinical history. Gathers pertinent clinical data.
• Responsibilities may require an adjusted work schedule, overtime, evening/ weekend hours in order to meet the operational needs of the Department and/or Hospital.
• Participates in quality improvement activities set forth by administrative staff.
• Reviews patient charts for proper exam of physician’s orders.
• Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.
• Protects self and patients from injury and unnecessary radiation through direct visual observation.
• Differentiates anatomical abnormalities, notifies Radiologist
• Clinically instructs any students rotating through Nuclear Medicine.
• Performs all computer processing and imaging to ensure quality enhancement.
• Troubleshoots any problems that occur with equipment before calling for service.
• Participates in “on-call” rotation in accordance with the needs of the department.
• Rotates to all shifts as needed.
• Assists and transports patients in emergency situations to designated areas. Arranges for transportation to and from nursing units.
• Adjusts personal schedule in case of fluctuations in workload of the department.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize priorities and deal with them promptly.
• Attends all staff meetings.
• Reports any suggestions or opportunities for improvement to manager.
• Complies with CE guidelines set forth by ARRT.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Qualifications

• Trade/Vocational School Graduate of an AMA approved Nuclear Medicine Program Required

Licenses and Certifications

• (N) ARDMS or ARRT - Nuclear Med Tech ARRT for Nuclear Med Technician Upon Hire Required
• NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Tech Possess current ARRT or the NMTCB license. Possess current NJDEP licenses in Nuclear Medicine and Limited CT Fusion. Upon Hire Required

Holy Name Medical Center is a comprehensive, 361-bed hospital offering leading-edge medical practice and technology administered in an environment rooted in a tradition of compassion and respect for every patient. Holy Name provides high quality health care across a continuum that encompasses education, prevention, early intervention, treatment options, rehabilitation and wellness maintenance. The Medical Center offers a robust roster of primary care and specialty physicians, and its Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing provides academically competitive registered nurse and licensed practical nurse education programs. Ranked among the top hospitals in New Jersey and the nation for patient care, clinical performance, consumer value and workplace excellence, Holy Name has been recognized by NJBIZ's as one of the "Best Places to Work in New Jersey" every year since 2006 - the only hospital to have earned this honor. The Medical Center is fully accredited by The Joint Commission, is Magnet-recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, consistently earns Hospital Safety Grade A scores from Leapfrog Group, and is a national model for culturally sensitive care. Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented team of physicians, nurses, allied health employees, and a wide variety of non-clinical administrative and operational staff members. Holy Name Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.