Nuclear Medicine Tech – Sign-On Bonus & Flexible Shifts

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

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.