Nuclear Medicine Technologist

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 59,457 - 85,810; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Job summary

A leading academic medical center located in Newark, NJ is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their dynamic medical imaging team. This role involves performing diagnostic imaging procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of nuclear medicine protocols and will provide exceptional patient care. Opportunities for professional development along with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey license in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Must maintain valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR.
• Annual fit testing required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct patient identity by verbal verification and comparison.
• Prepares patient by explaining the procedure according to needs.
• Positions patient according to protocols and physician instructions.
• Prepares and administers proper radiopharmaceuticals for procedures.
• Maintains adequate records of radioisotope usage and disposal.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

Understanding nuclear medicine protocols

Education

Graduate of an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine

Job description

Overview

Join our dynamic medical imaging team as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist! We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented professional to perform diagnostic imaging procedures using radiopharmaceuticals. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of nuclear medicine protocols, patient care, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct patient identity by verbally verifying patient name and date of birth and comparing those responses to the exam requisition, as observed by the immediate supervisor.
• Prepares patient for procedure by explaining the procedure according to age-specific needs to gain cooperation, minimize anxiety, and optimize results, as observed by the 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.
• Prepares and administers proper radiopharmaceuticals for procedures to patients in accordance with Department policy, and State and Federal regulations as observed by the Supervisor.
• Maintains adequate records of radioisotope receipts, usage, storage, and disposal in accordance with State and Federal regulations as evidenced by random checks of records.
• Orders radiopharmaceuticals in the absence of the Chief Technologist as needed, as indicated by the availability of radiopharmaceuticals.

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.
• Annual fit testing is required.
• Must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR.

Preferred

• One (1) year of clinical nuclear medicine experience preferred but not required NJ State license and ARRT or NMTCB certification and current active registration.

What We Offer

• Vacation Time
• 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

In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is PH30C: Min. $43.16 - Mid. $52.18 - Max. $62.29 per hour. University Hospital considers multiple factors when determining compensation, including (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs. The expected salary range for this position is 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.

Apply Today

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you want to grow your career in healthcare while serving a vibrant community, we’d love to meet you. University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb.