Nuclear Medicine Technologist – PET Imaging Specialist

RWJ Somerset; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical and Prescription Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Disability Insurance

Life & AD Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is hiring a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist for RWJUH Somerset in Somerville, NJ. The role requires state licensure and ARRT/NMTCBBLS certification with 40-hour weeks on the day shift.

We value candidates with nuclear medicine program graduation and two years hospital experience; PET experience is a plus. The department emphasizes accuracy, patient care, and team collaboration in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• PET experience preferred.
• Two years hospital experience as a staff technologist.

Responsibilities

• Performs hot lab duties and handles radiopharmaceuticals per rules.
• Calibrates dose calibrator and performs QC on gamma cameras; notifies lead tech of issues.
• Identifies IP and OP patients per SOP before procedures.
• Explains procedures clearly to patients, ensuring comfort and wait times.
• Obtains images with prescribed parameters to ensure quality.
• Ensures tests are accurate and results are ready before patient release.
• Assists nuclear physician with imaging procedures and maintains department cleanliness.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology Program

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is hiring a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist for RWJUH Somerset in Somerville, NJ. The role requires state licensure and ARRT/NMTCBBLS certification with 40-hour weeks on the day shift.

We value candidates with nuclear medicine program graduation and two years hospital experience; PET experience is a plus. The department emphasizes accuracy, patient care, and team collaboration in a fast-paced hospital setting.