Nuclear Med Tech Per Diem / Voorhees

Virtua Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)/403(b)

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health in Voorhees, NJ, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform radiology procedures in accordance with NRC/ACR standards. The role supports Virtua's mission and upholds its values and WE behaviors.

Minimum 1 year in Nuclear Medicine preferred; graduate of an accredited Radiology or Nuclear Medicine program with ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification and NJDEP license. CPR preferred. Salary is $58.00 per hour with a $500 sign-on bonus for a one-year commitment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification.
• NJDEP Nuclear Medicine license.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear medicine procedures per approved techniques and NRC/ACR standards.
• Demonstrates competence in venipuncture and radiopharmaceutical administration.
• Adheres to quality control tests; ensures timely and accurate results.
• Maintains safety precautions and minimizes radiation exposure.
• Uses RIS, PACS, and hospital systems while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Covers shifts on a rotational basis and responds to on-call needs.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Patient Care

Quality Control

Education

Accredited Radiology/NMT program

Tools

RIS

PACS

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 values and WE behaviors.

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 accredited school of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Current certification by ARRT(N) and/or certified by the NMTCB.

Current N.J.D.E.P license in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

CPR certification preferred.

Salary: $58.00 - $58.00 Hourly

Benefits

• 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
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.