Job Description

Atlantic Health is seeking a full time Nuclear Technologist to work in the Outpatient Imaging Centers across the Central and Eastern regions. The technologist will be responsible for preparing and rendering radiopharmaceuticals in Cardiac Nuclear Stress testing studies in the outpatient imaging departments, utilizing variety of equipment while following prescribed procedures

1. Mixes stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculates doses, and administers doses, under direction of physician.

2. Calibrates equipment.

3. Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by physician, using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce image of organ on photographic film.

4. Measures radioactivity, using Geiger counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors.

5. Administers therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direction of physician.

6. Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.

7. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

1. HS Diploma or equivalent experience.

2. Graduate of AMA approved school of Nuclear Medicine required

3. Employment history of working in an office- based setting is preferred - Specific Certification related to position or Associates Degree/Technical Degree in related field. All licenses and certifications needed to fulfill the duties required of a Technician at the state (s) and/or national level. Top expert and functional mentor; possesses the most advanced knowledge of the function/family and department. Makes decisions regarding daily priorities for a work group; provides guidance to and/or assists staff on non-routine or escalated issues. Collaborates with Management in the development and validation of methods, techniques, and analytical approach. Serves as a model/mentor for team Members on technical skills.

About Us

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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