Nuclear Med Tech Per Diem / Mount Holly

Virtua Medical Group, PA; Clermont (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Virtua Medical Group, PA in Mount Holly, NJ seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform procedures up to NRC/ACR standards on-site. This per diem, part-time role supports the radiology team and utilizes RIS and PACS systems.

A one-year commitment is highlighted with a sign-on bonus for new hires and a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates will be graduates of AMA-approved Radiology or Nuclear Medicine programs, hold a NJ license, and have ARRT/NMTCB certification preferred, along

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in Nuclear Medicine preferred.
• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Current New Jersey license in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Registered by the ARRT and/or certified by the NMTCB preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and utilization of Nuclear Medicine equipment and performs high-quality studies per radiologist protocols.
• Performs venipuncture and follows protocols for administering radioisotopes.
• Monitors quality control tests to ensure accurate, timely results.
• Reports recordkeeping issues to Management or Radiation Safety Officer.
• Performs routine calibration on equipment without assistance.
• Adheres to safety precautions and confidentiality of electronic communications.
• Covers shifts on a rotational basis and responds to on-call calls as required.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Education

AMA approved Radiology or Nuclear Medicine program

Tools

RIS

PACS

Job description

Location: Mount Holly - 175 Madison Avenue

Remote Type: On-Site

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Per Diem

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 0

Job Information

New to Virtua hires are eligible for sign on bonus of $500
* One-year commitment *

Summary

Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures in accordance with approved techniques and NRC/ACR standards.

Supports Virtua Mission and Vision statement and upholds Virtua's Culture of WE.

Adheres to all Virtua policies and procedures.

Position Responsibilities

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and utilization of all Nuclear Medicine equipment and consistently performs high quality nuclear medicine studies according to protocols established by the radiologist and is capable of altering protocol to accomplish necessary results.
• Demonstrates competence to perform venipuncture and follows established protocols for administering radioisotopes.
• Understands and complies with frequency and parameters of all quality control tests to ensure tests are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Recognize and report any recordkeeping failures or omissions to Management or Radiation Safety Officer.
• Able to perform routine calibration on equipment without assistance.
• Strictly observes safety precautions and uses protective devices when handling radiopharmaceuticals. Safeguards against unnecessary exposure to radiation.
• Always prepares kits according to the manufacturer inserts and uses aseptic technique when preparing radiopharmaceutical kits and injecting patients.
• Demonstrates effective use of RIS, PACS and hospital based computer programs and adheres to all policies and practices regarding confidentiality of all electronic communications.
• Responds to changes in the work schedule. Covers all shifts on a rotational basis( Virtua South divisions) and responds on call immediately when contacted by Communications and arrives within the appropriate time established by Virtua Health policy.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

• Minimum of 1 year in Nuclear Medicine preferred.

Required Education

Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

• Current N.J. license in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Registered by the ARRT and/or certified by the NMTCB preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

Hourly Rate

$58.00

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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