Nuclear Med Tech Per Diem / Voorhees

New to Virtua hires are eligible for a sign-on bonus of $500 with a one-year commitment.

About the role

Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures in accordance with approved techniques and NRC/ACR standards. Supports Virtua Mission and Vision statement and upholds Virtua values and WE behaviors. Adheres to all Virtua policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and utilization of all Nuclear Medicine equipment and consistently performs high-quality nuclear medicine studies according to protocols established by the radiologist, capable of altering protocol to accomplish necessary results.
• Demonstrates competence to perform venipuncture and follows established protocols for administering radioisotopes.
• Understands and complies with frequency and parameters of all quality control tests to ensure tests are completed accurately and timely.
• Recognizes and reports any recordkeeping failures or omissions to Management or Radiation Safety Officer.
• Able to perform routine calibration on equipment without assistance.
• Strictly observes safety precautions and uses protective devices when handling radiopharmaceuticals; safeguards against unnecessary exposure to radiation.
• Always prepares kits according to manufacturer inserts and uses aseptic technique when preparing radiopharmaceutical kits and injecting patients.
• Demonstrates effective use of RIS, PACS, and hospital-based computer programs; adheres to all policies and practices regarding confidentiality of electronic communications.
• Responds to changes in the work schedule, covers all shifts on a rotational basis (Virtua South divisions), and responds on call immediately when contacted by Communications, arriving within the appropriate time established by Virtua Health policy.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year in Nuclear Medicine preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Current certification by ARRT(N) and/or certified by the NMTCB.
• Current N.J.D.E.P license in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• CPR certification preferred.

Benefits

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement).
• Paid time off and paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws.
• Short-term disability and optional long-term disability.
• Colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Pay

$58.00 hourly