Voorhees

Virtua Health•Jacksboro, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine PET/CT Technologist performs Nuclear Medicine and PET procedures according to approved techniques and applicable NRC, ACR, and NJDEP standards. The technologist supports Virtua’s mission, vision, values, and Star behaviors and follows organizational policies and procedures. This role uses Nuclear Medicine and PET equipment to produce high-quality studies according to radiologist-established protocols, adapting protocols as needed to obtain required results. The technologist prepares patients, performs venipuncture, administers radioisotopes, conducts equipment quality control and routine calibration, and handles radiopharmaceuticals using required safety precautions and aseptic technique. The role also uses RIS, PACS, and hospital computer systems, maintains confidentiality, and collects and submits documentation for reimbursement. The position is per diem and part-time, on-site in Voorhees, New Jersey, with a first-shift designation. The technologist may cover shifts on a rotational basis across Virtua South divisions and must respond to on-call requests and arrive within the time required by Virtua policy. The hourly rate is $60. New Virtua hires are eligible for a $500 sign-on bonus with a one-year commitment.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of Nuclear Medicine experience.
Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Current New Jersey license in Fusion Imaging CT, with a qualifying credential combination: CNMT and NMTCB(CT), ARRT (R) and ARRT (N), or a combination satisfying NJDEP Fusion license qualifications.
CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of PET experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform Nuclear Medicine and PET procedures in accordance with approved techniques and NRC, ACR, and NJDEP standards.
Use Nuclear Medicine and PET equipment and perform high-quality studies according to radiologist-established protocols, adjusting protocols when needed to obtain necessary results.
Perform venipuncture and administer radioisotopes according to established protocols.
Prepare patients for Nuclear Medicine and PET procedures.
Complete quality control tests according to required frequency and parameters, and report recordkeeping failures or omissions to Management or the Radiation Safety Officer.
Perform routine equipment calibration independently.
Follow radiation safety precautions, use protective devices when handling radiopharmaceuticals, and safeguard against unnecessary radiation exposure.
Prepare radiopharmaceutical kits according to manufacturer inserts, use aseptic technique, and inject patients.
Use RIS, PACS, and hospital-based computer programs effectively while following confidentiality policies for electronic communications.
Collect and submit documentation needed for Nuclear Medicine and PET reimbursement.
Respond to schedule changes, cover shifts on a rotational basis across Virtua South divisions, and respond immediately to on-call requests and arrive within the time established by Virtua policy.
Support Virtua’s mission and vision, uphold its values and Star behaviors, and adhere to its policies and procedures.