Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $15,000.00 bonus! - Full Time

Capital Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 56,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Prescription coverage

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

FSA Healthcare

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Benefits

EAP

Commuter Transit

Commuter Parking

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Capital Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Pennington, NJ. This full-time role provides clinical services per nuclear medicine standards, supports radiography students, and ensures safe, efficient operations.

The position requires NJ licensure, ARRT/NMTCB certification, and a graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program. On-call availability may apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program and NJ license.
• ARRT or NMTCB certification required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• Strong computer and communication skills; ability to work on-call.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services per nuclear medicine standards and supervise students.
• Ensure excellent patient care and safe departmental operations.
• Send images to PACS and maintain patient safety protocols.
• Assist physicians in studies and adhere to infection control procedures.
• Complete ancillary tasks to keep operations efficient.

Skills

Verbal communication

Computer skills

On-call availability

Education

Graduate of Nuclear Medicine Technology program

NJ Nuclear Medicine Technology License

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

PACS

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $15,000.00 bonus! - Full Time### Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $15,000.00 bonus! - Full TimeApply: Pennington, NJ: Full time: Posted Today: JR111894Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a **full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)** position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).**Pay Range:**$40.99 - $53.56**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Position Overview**## SUMMARY (Basic Purpose of the Job)Provides clinical services according to nuclear medicine practice standards and acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations. Demonstrates radiation protection and safety for patients and staff as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines.## MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation:Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology. New Jersey Nuclear Medicine Technology License. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration or NMTCB certification required. Associate’s degree preferred.Experience:No previous experience required.Other Credentials:AHA Heartsaver AED,Nuclear Med Tech LicensedKnowledge and Skills:Basic computer skills. Effective verbal communication skills. Capability to perform on-call, holiday, and weekend work when required.Special Training:Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:Usual Work Day:8 Hours## Reporting RelationshipsDoes this position formally supervise employees? NoIf set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.## ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS* Provides clinical services according to nuclear medicine practice standards and acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations.* Performs excellent patient care. Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.* Demonstrates competence in correctly sending images to PACS.* Demonstrates a thorough understanding of venipuncture techniques and practices for the administration of intravenous radionuclides.* Demonstrates a thorough understanding of nuclear medicine principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal imaging studies. Demonstrates radiation protection and safety for patients and staff as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines.* Maintains radiation exposure reading within the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) limits.* Demonstrates patient safety by use of guard rails, breaking mechanisms, shielding, and patient monitoring.* Assists physicians in the performance of various studies using standard department protocols and appropriate radiation protection and infection control procedures.* Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure that all studies are optimized for interpretation.* Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations. Identifies correctly patients and files to ensure a high degree of accuracy.* Enters written and electronic data accurately in comments to provide all pertinent data to radiologists to assist in the interpretation of imaging studies as evidenced by written documentation.## PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTFrequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Twisting , Bending , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 35 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 20 lbs. Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing### Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Airborne Communicable Disease , Radiation IND123**This position is eligible for the following benefits:*** Medical Plan* Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy* Dental Plan* Vision Plan* Flexible Spending Account (FSA)- Healthcare FSA- Dependent Care FSA* Retirement Savings and Investment Plan* Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance* Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance* Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)* Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)* Employee Assistance Program* Commuter Transit* Commuter Parking* Supplemental Life Insurance- Voluntary Life Spouse- Voluntary Life Employee- Voluntary Life Child* Voluntary Legal Services* Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance* Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance* Voluntary Pet Insurance* Paid Time-Off ProgramThe pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.