Nuclear Medicine Technologist

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Time

Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) & FSA

Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional Development

Job summary

University Hospital seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform imaging procedures using radiopharmaceuticals in a patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities include ensuring patient identity, explaining procedures, positioning, obtaining consent, and handling radiopharmaceuticals per state rules. NJ licensure and BLS/CPR certification are required; ARRT/NMTCB certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program (Bachelor’s or Associate’s).
• Current New Jersey license in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Annual fit testing is required.
• Maintain valid BLS/CPR certification with AHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identity prior to procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients to minimize anxiety.
• Position patients according to protocol and use immobilization devices as needed.
• Verify informed consent when required.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals per policy and regulations.
• Maintain records of radioisotope receipts, usage, storage, and disposal.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

Patient care

Safety standards

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine

New Jersey license in Nuclear Medicine Technology

BLS/CPR certification

Annual fit testing

Tools

ARRT or NMTCB certification

Job description

Overview

About the Role

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.

University Hospital is mission driven, at the heart of one of the region’s leading academic medical centers. We are passionate about building an inclusive, supportive, and innovative workplace where employees thrive and make a real impact. If you're energized by collaboration, purpose-driven work, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful changes in healthcare, you'll find a rewarding environment in our department.

The primary purpose of the Nuclear Medicine Technologist 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.
• Prepares and administers proper radiopharmaceuticals for procedures to patients in accordance with Department policy, and State and Federal regulations as observed by Supervisor.
• Maintains adequate records of radioisotope receipts, usage, storage, and disposal in accordance with State and Federal regulations as evidenced random check of records.
• Orders radiopharmaceuticals in the absence of the Chief Technologist as needed as indicated by 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.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

University Hospital offers a competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package. For more information, visit www.uhnj.org/hrweb.