What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Med Tech Part-time, Benefits, Fri-Sat-Sun, Days / Mount Holly position at Virtua?
Location:
Mount Holly - 175 Madison AvenueEmployment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
RegularTime Type:
Part timeWork Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
20Additional Locations:
Job Information:
This is a Friday/Saturday/Sunday position with guaranteed 20 hours/week.
New to Virtua hires are eligible for sign on bonus of $2,500
* One-year commitment *
Summary:
Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures in accordance with approved techniques and NRC/ACR standards.
Supports Virtua Mission and Vision statement and upholds Virtua values and Star behaviors. Adheres to all Virtua policies and procedures.
Position 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 and is 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 in an accurate and timely manner. Recognize and report 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 the manufacturer inserts and uses aseptic technique when preparing radiopharmaceutical kits and injecting patients.
* Demonstrates effective use of Epic, NMIS, PACS and hospital based computer programs and adheres to all policies and practices regarding confidentiality of all electronic communications.
* Weekend position however, responds to changes in the work schedule, must also cover call on a rotational basis and responds to and arrives within the appropriate time established by Virtua Health policy.
Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:
Minimum of 1 year in Nuclear Medicine preferred.
Required Education:
Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
Current or registry eligible within 1 year of employment: Registered by the ARRT(NM) and/or certified by the NMTCB.
Current or registry eligible within 1 year of employment: N.J.D.E.P license in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
CPR certification preferred.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.
