Technician Nuclear Medicine Senior

Work requires a High School diploma or equivalent. Work required the level of knowledge normally acquired through completion of an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine and three years of nuclear medicine required. ARRT ( American Registry of Radiolgic Technology) or NMTCB ( Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) is required. State of New Jersey licensure in Radiologic Technology is required. Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) granted through the American Heart Association is required within 12 months of hire. IV certification granted through the hospital education department is required within 12 month of hire. Requires the analytical ability to resolve problems that require the use of basic specific, mathematical, or technical principles and in depth experience based knowledge. Requires the ability to explain clinical, technical, and diagnostic procedures to patients and their families.

Works with equipment or performs procedures where carelessness would probably result in minor cuts, bruises or muscle pulls. Works in an area in which there is exposure to hazardous chemicals or carcinogenic agents which requires caution and use of established safety guidelines and equipment. Works in an area in which there is exposure to radiation which requires caution and use of established safety guidelines and equipment. Work requires exposure to blood and various body fluids which requires caution and use of established safety guidelines and equipment. Work requires handling of hot liquids, toxic or flammable chemicals, or contaminated materials which requires caution and use of established safety guidelines and equipment. Works in close proximity to high voltage electrical current and/or moving machinery, or with power tools and equipment (table saws, drills, etc.) which requires caution and use of established safety guidelines and equipment.