Nuclear Med Tech Per Diem / Mount Holly

Virtua Health; Mount Holly Township (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Virtua Health in Mount Holly Township, NJ is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform procedures in accordance with NRC/ACR standards, maintain quality, and support the health system's mission.

The role requires graduation from an AMA approved Radiology or Nuclear Medicine program, NJ license, ARRT/NMTCB certification preferred, and CPR. You will manage venipuncture, radiopharmaceuticals, quality control, RIS/PACS use, safety, and on-call coverage across Virtua South divisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in Nuclear Medicine experience.
• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Current New Jersey license in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• ARRT certification or NMTCB certification preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

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.
• Performs 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.
• Recognizes and reports 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.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Education

AMA approved school of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine Technology

Job description

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.

Salary

$58.00 - $58.00 Hourly

Benefits

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.