Nuclear Medicine PET/CT Technologist Per Diem / Voorhees

Virtua Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health & Dependent Care FSA

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Colleague & Dependent Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program with free

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine and PET technologist to perform high-quality studies per established protocols and radiologist directions, while upholding safety and compliance standards.

The role requires a NJ license in Fusion Imaging CT, CNMT and NMTCB(CT) ARRT (R) and ARRT (N) or an NJDEP Fusion license, CPR certification, and typically 1 year of NM and PET experience. Rotational shifts apply across Virtua South divisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in Nuclear Medicine required.
• Minimum of 1 year PET experience preferred.
• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform Nuclear Medicine and PET procedures per approved techniques and standards.
• Maintain quality control and report any recordkeeping failures.
• Prepare patients and administer radiopharmaceuticals with validated aseptic technique.
• Calibrate equipment and ensure safe radiopharmaceutical handling.
• Utilize RIS/PACS and hospital systems while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Respond to schedule changes and cover shifts as needed.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

PET

Venipuncture

Education

AMA approved Radiology or Nuclear Medicine program

Tools

RIS

PACS

Job description

New to Virtua hires are eligible for sign on bonus of $500

* One-year commitment

Job Summary

Performs Nuclear Medicine and PET procedures in accordance with approved techniques and NRC/ACR/NJDEP standards. Supports Virtua Mission and Vision statement and upholds Virtua values and Star behaviors. Adheres to all Virtua policies and procedures.

Position Responsibilities

Demonstrates thorough knowledge and utilization of all Nuclear Medicine and PET equipment and consistently performs high quality nuclear medicine and PET 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. Demonstrates through knowledge and ability to prepare patients for Nuclear Medicine and PET procedures.

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. Demonstrates through knowledge and ability in the collection and submission of documentation needed for NM and PET reimbursements.

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

Required Experience: Minimum of 1 year in Nuclear Medicine required. Minimum of 1 year PET experience, preferred.

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

Training / Certification / Licensure: Current N.J. license in Fusion Imaging CT in one of the following combinations:

Certified as a CNMT and NMTCB(CT) ARRT (R) and ARRT (N)

or a combination that satisfies the qualifications of the NJDEP Fusion license

CPR certification

Salary:

$60.00 - $60.00 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
• optional long-term disability
• colleague and dependent life insurance
• supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• tuition assistance
• employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions

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