Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Location: New Brunswick, NJ

Department: Imaging Services

Job Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Salary Range: $56.66 - $70.12 per hour

Pay Transparency:

This reflects the expected hourly wage range for this role if employed in New Jersey. The final compensation for the selected candidate will be influenced by various factors, including educational qualifications, skills, and professional experience.

Sign-On Bonus: $12,000

Position Summary:

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will support the nuclear physician in executing specialized imaging procedures.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Possession of a valid New Jersey State license.
• Certification from ARRT and/or NMTCB.
• Current BLS certification.

Preferred:

• At least two years of experience as a staff technologist in a hospital setting.
• NMTCB Fusion Certification or ARRT R, CT certification is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comply with standards set by the hospital and relevant state and federal regulatory bodies.
• Complete special assignments from supervisors in a timely manner.
• Assist the nuclear physician in executing specialized imaging procedures.
• Ensure all tests are conducted accurately and that results are valid before patient discharge.
• Calibrate dose calibrators and perform quality control on gamma cameras according to departmental protocols, promptly reporting any issues to the lead technologist.
• Clearly explain procedures to patients, including expected wait times, while ensuring their comfort during the process. Capture optimal images using specified technical parameters.
• Verify patient identities (both inpatient and outpatient) in accordance with hospital standard operating procedures before commencing any procedure.
• Conduct all hot lab activities, including the receipt, use, and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals, strictly adhering to vendor, departmental, and DEP regulations.

Benefits and Opportunities:

Our organization offers a competitive Total Rewards package that includes a wide range of benefits aimed at supporting the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our employees:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts with partners such as local sports teams and service providers.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care while fostering a supportive and high-quality work environment for our team members. Our organization values the opportunity to enhance community health, one individual and one community at a time. As a leading academic health system in New Jersey, we are dedicated to advancing innovative approaches in patient care, education, and research, addressing both clinical and social health determinants.

We strive to make a meaningful impact in communities across New Jersey, improving health outcomes and creating educational and career opportunities. We recognize the evolving needs of our residents, whether it’s through better coordination of complex health treatments or enhancing community health via local initiatives and educational programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer