Nuclear Medicine Fusion Imaging Technologist I

University Hospital, Newark NJ•Newark, NJ

13d•$52 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Nuclear Medicine Fusion Imaging Technologist I position is to perform a variety of technical procedures and exams that utilize radionuclides for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine (Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s Degree).
Current New Jersey license in Nuclear Medicine Technology required and either Diagnostic Radiography or Fusion Imaging required.
Five (5) years of clinical nuclear medicine experience required.
Current ARRT or NMTCB certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology and either Diagnostic Radiography or Computed Tomography (i.e., RT(CT) or NMTCB(CT) required.
Annual fit testing is required.
Must maintain valid certification by the American Heart Association in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR.

Responsibilities

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.
Maintains NJDEP licenses in Nuclear Medicine Technology and either Diagnostic Radiography or Fusion Imaging.
Maintains NMTCB/ARRT(N)(CT) licenses by remaining compliant with continuing education requirements.
Performs both Nuclear Medicine imaging studies (PET, General, and Cardiac) and non-diagnostic CT imaging for fusion purposes.