Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Details Job Location Elmwood Park Hub - Elmwood Park, NJ Position Type Full Time Salary Range $65.00 - $70.00 Hourly Job Shift Day Description $25,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! Diagnostic Imaging Solutions (DIS), a subsidiary of Catalyst MedTech, is the nationwide leader in mobile nuclear cardiology with a unique, direct to point-of-service healthcare model. We're looking for a licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) who is a self- starter and enjoys being on the go while delivering exemplary patient care with their Cardiac Stress Tech partner . We have limited opportunities to now join our team where you will be able to enjoy a consistent weekday schedule that has your personal needs in mind, saying goodbye to working weekends, holiday shifts, and being constantly on-call. The DIS Difference No nights or weekends! Competitive pay and benefits package. No on-call or holiday shifts. Work as a team with your Cardiac Stress Tech partner. You're a great fit if. . . You are a top-notch Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) committed to excellent patient care. You are a good communicator who cares about their patients. You enjoy working autonomously. You like a dynamic and fast paced work environment where teamwork is not just a term, but an integral part of our culture. You like being part of a team where our customers appreciate us taking care of their patients. Schedule : Monday - Friday, Daylight Hours. No call, no weekends, no holidays! Responsibilities Perform functional and / or perfusion rest and stress cardiac studies, including image processing for physician review. Understand and implement all policies and procedures which include daily quality control, equipment operations, exam procedures, radiation safety, calibrating and transporting isotopes (when necessary) and ordering doses appropriately using electronic methods. Start IV's using aseptic techniques. Administer prescribed isotopes and pharmaceuticals per national standards and company protocol. Maintain all federal, state, local, and regulatory requirements. Ensure patient safety while providing high quality testing. Perform daily quality control checks and calibrations on camera; complete required NRC / State documentation. Follow radiation safety policies and NRC / State guidelines for handling of radioactive pharmaceuticals, including but not limited to conducting daily surveys of hot lab, exam room, camera, and personnel. Accurately document patient test results and patient medical history using EMR. Additional administrative documentation may be required. May be responsible for conducting mobile operations to include the following : As a team, move, load, unload, and / or transport mobile imaging equipment using company van. As a team, preparation and tear down of operations at customer sites, including preparing and inventorying pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, load and unload equipment in / out of the van, setup and tear down diagnostic equipment at the customer site and disposal of medical waste. Documenting daily usage and occurrences with the company vehicle. Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing consistent, excellent customer service at all times. Travel to client sites as scheduled. Driving a company van and following Radiation Safety and DOT regulations for purpose of transporting equipment, medical supplies, radioactive material, and staff to customer site. Additional responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Active NMTCB or ARRT(N) licensure OR successful completion of an approved nuclear medicine program with pending NMTCB / ARRT(N) certification. If applicable, a state licensure in good standing. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to push / pull medical equipment as a team. Valid Drivers License. Working Conditions : Work is performed at outpatient imaging centers, hospitals, clinics, and / or physician offices with moderate to high patient volume. Our mobile teams focus on cardiac studies (SPECT) utilizing an upright GAMA camera. Team members must travel in all weather conditions in a company van, when applicable. Physical Demands : Ability to stand for periods of time. Walking, stooping, turning, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Occupational Exposure : As a company that is committed to following ALARA at all times, there is limited radiation exposure during nuclear medicine procedures. Technetium (Tc-99m) based radiopharmaceuticals are utilized for cardiac (SPECT) imaging studies. Performance of clinical job duties has a reasonable anticipated risk factor of occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other infectious materials. Employees are required to follow company's Radiation Safety Policies, including the use of lead shielding, PPE, and practice universal precautions during patient care. The Perks! Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance with HSA / FSA options 401(k) with generous employer match Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage Additional supplemental insurances 401(k) with employer match Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program Professional License fee reimbursement Paid Time Off - Including Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Time Employee Referral Program Tuition reimbursement Cell phone allowance Uniform allowance Ready to try something different where you are appreciated as an integral part of a dynamic team? Say goodbye to hospital life, take back your independence , and join the leader in nuclear cardiology. Apply Today! An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.