What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine PET/CT Technologist Full-time Days / Voorhees position at VIRTUA?
New to Virtua hires are eligible for sign on bonus of $5,000
* 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 WE 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 RIS, PACS and hospital-based computer programs and adheres to all policies and practices regarding confidentiality of all 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 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 accredited school of Radiology Technology or Nuclear Medicine Technology
Training/Certifications/Licensure:
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.
