Nuclear Medicine Fusion Imaging Technologist I

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA & FSA

Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

EAP

Professional Development

Job summary

University Hospital is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Fusion Imaging Technologist I to perform a range of radionuclide-based procedures for diagnosis and treatment. The role requires completing accredited Nuclear Medicine training, maintaining NJ license with Radiography or Fusion Imaging, and ARRT/NMTCB certification.

Five years of clinical experience and BLS/CPR are mandatory. The position offers benefits including PTO, health coverage, HSA, disability insurance, and retirement plans, with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program with degree(s).
• Current New Jersey license in Nuclear Medicine Technology and either Radiography or Fusion Imaging.
• ARRT or NMTCB certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology with RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT).
• Annual fit testing is required.
• BLS/CPR certification must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct patient identity 100% of the time by verifying name and DOB against the requisition.
• Prepares patient for procedures by explaining them according to age-specific needs to gain cooperation.
• Positions patient according to protocols, using immobilization devices, lead shielding, and collimation.
• Verifies informed consent where required.
• Performs Nuclear Medicine imaging (PET, General, Cardiac) and non-diagnostic CT for fusion imaging.

Skills

Clinical nuclear medicine experience

Fit testing

BLS/CPR certification

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine

New Jersey license in Nuclear Medicine Technology

ARRT/NMTCB certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Job description

About The Role

The primary purpose of the Nuclear Medicine Fusion Imaging Technologist I position is to perform a variety of technical procedures and exams that utilize radionuclides for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

About The Role

The primary purpose of the Nuclear Medicine Fusion Imaging Technologist I position is to perform a variety of technical procedures and exams that utilize radionuclides for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Ensures correct patient identity 100% of the time by verbally verifying patient name and date of birth and comparing those responses to what is printed on the exam requisition, as observed by immediate Supervisor.
• Prepares patient for procedure 100% of the time by explaining procedure according to age-specific needs to gain cooperation, minimize anxiety and optimize desired results, as observed by immediate Supervisor.
• Positions patient in accordance with established protocols or approved physician instructions, employing immobilization devices, lead shielding, and collimation as appropriate 100% of the time, as reviewed in random critiques of images by Radiologist or QC Technologist.
• Verifies informed consent where required 100% of the time, as indicated by retrospective reviews of consent form presence in the chart for specific nuclear medicine exams and injections.
• Maintains NJDEP licenses in Nuclear Medicine Technology and either Diagnostic Radiography or Fusion Imaging.
• Maintains NMTCB/ARRT(N)(CT) licenses by remaining compliant with continuing education requirements.
• Performs both Nuclear Medicine imaging studies (PET, General, and Cardiac) and non-diagnostic CT imaging for fusion purposes.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Graduate of an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine (Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s Degree).
• Current New Jersey license in Nuclear Medicine Technology required and either Diagnostic Radiography or Fusion Imaging required.
• Five (5) years of clinical nuclear medicine experience required.
• Current ARRT or NMTCB certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology and either Diagnostic Radiography or Computed Tomography (i.e., RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT) required.
• Annual fit testing is required.
• Must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR.

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is PH/34C: $51.79 - $62.76 - $74.91 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.