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Voorhees Township, New Jersey, United States
Onsite
Location:
200 Bowman DriveRemote Type:
On-SiteEmployment Type:
EmployeeEmployment Classification:
Per DiemTime Type:
Part timeWork Shift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Total Weekly Hours:
0Additional Locations:
Job Information:
New to Virtua hires are eligible for sign on bonus of $500
* One-year commitment *
Job Summary:
Performs Nuclear Medicine and PET procedures in accordance with approved techniques and NRC/ACR/NJDEP 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 and PET equipment and consistently performs high quality nuclear medicine and PET 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. Demonstrates through knowledge and ability to prepare patients for Nuclear Medicine and PET procedures.
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. Demonstrates through knowledge and ability in the collection and submission of documentation needed for NM and PET reimbursements.
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:
Required Experience: Minimum of 1 year in Nuclear Medicine required. Minimum of 1 year PET experience, preferred.
Required Education: Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiology or Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Training / Certification / Licensure: Current N.J. license in Fusion Imaging CT in one of the following combinations:
Certified as a CNMT and NMTCB(CT) ARRT (R) and ARRT (N)
or a combination that satisfies the qualifications of the NJDEP Fusion license
CPR certification
Hourly Rate: $60.00Virtua 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, 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, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.For more benefits information click here.
