Nuclear Medicine Technician Part-time Days / Voorhees

Virtua Health; Voorhees Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Voorhees is seeking a part-time Nuclear Medicine Technician. The role involves performing nuclear medicine procedures, ensuring safety protocols, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have a background in Radiology or Nuclear Medicine Technology and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $500

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in Nuclear Medicine preferred.
• Current or registry eligible within 1 year of employment: Registered by the ARRT(NM) and/or certified by the NMTCB.

Responsibilities

• Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures according to approved techniques.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Nuclear Medicine equipment and performs high quality studies.
• Observes safety precautions when handling radiopharmaceuticals.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Venipuncture

Radiopharmaceuticals

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine Technology

Tools

RIS

PACS

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Location: Voorhees - 100 Bowman Drive

Employment Type: Employee

Employment Classification: Regular

Time Type: Part time

Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours: 9.5

Additional Locations:

Job Information

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 Star 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 AMA approved school of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Current or registry eligible within 1 year of employment: Registered by the ARRT(NM) and/or certified by the NMTCB.

Current or registry eligible within 1 year of employment: N.J.D.E.P license in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

CPR certification preferred.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care