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The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs a variety of technical procedures, image acquisition and the utilization of radionuclides for the diagnosis and therapy of disease. This role will assist radiation therapists/radiation safety officer/medical physicist/physicians/RNs with any necessary procedures performed within the department.

A day in the life of an Nuclear Medicine Therapy Tech at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Performs radionuclide procedures on patients inclusive of organ imaging, function studies, and assisting the physician in 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 the stare 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, TJC guidelines, and practices. 
• Evaluates images using PACS workstation to make certain that images contain proper identification and are of diagnostic value.
• Assist radiation therapists, RNs, physicians, medical physicists, and ancillary staff in performing procedures.
• Assist radiation therapists with simulation procedures and construct immobilization devices as necessary.
• Ensure the patient's safe transfer into and out of the procedure room and observation rooms.
• Actively participate in reproducing patient position and evaluating images.
• Assess and respond to the patient's physical and emotional conditions and special needs. Answer patient/family member's questions within professional scope.
• Performs required duties which include the use of EMR systems such as EPIC, PACS, ARIA, Teletracking System, Nuclear Medicine Information System, patient scheduling and computer processing associated with patient studies.
• Overtime as needed to provide continuity of patient care.
• On call assignments as needed per Department of Radiation Oncology policy.
• 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.).
• Greets all patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing A.I.D.E.T. standards.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 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 Technologists Certification or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Nuclear Medical Technologist License.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.