Nuclear Medicine Technologist: PET Imaging & Patient Care

AccessHealth; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

AccessHealth in New Jersey is seeking a qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join the Radiology-PET department on a full-time basis. The role focuses on handling radiopharmaceuticals, calibrating equipment, and acquiring high-quality PET images for diagnostic procedures.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program, NJ license, ARRT/NMTCB certification, and BLS. PET experience and hospital technologist experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Current NJ State license, ARRT and/or NMTCB certification, and BLS certification.
• Preferred PET experience and two years hospital technologist experience.

Responsibilities

• Performing hot lab functions, including handling radio-pharmaceuticals in compliance with regulations.
• Calibrating dose calibrators and conducting QC on gamma cameras.
• Identifying patients, explaining procedures, and ensuring patient comfort.
• Acquiring high-quality images using prescribed techniques.
• Confirming test accuracy and assisting physicians with imaging procedures.
• Maintaining departmental cleanliness and adhering to safety standards.
• Completing special assignments and supporting team members as needed.
• Providing courteous assistance to patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Performing additional duties as required by supervision.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology program graduate

Tools

NJ State license, ARRT/NMTCB, BLS

Job description

AccessHealth in New Jersey is seeking a qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join the Radiology-PET department on a full-time basis. The role focuses on handling radiopharmaceuticals, calibrating equipment, and acquiring high-quality PET images for diagnostic procedures.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program, NJ license, ARRT/NMTCB certification, and BLS. PET experience and hospital technologist experience are preferred.