Nuclear Medicine Fusion Imaging Technologist I

Overview

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Nuclear Medicine Fusion Imaging Technologist I position is to perform a variety of technical procedures and exams that utilize radionuclides for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Ensures correct patient identity 100% of the time by verbally verifying patient name and date of birth and comparing those responses to what is printed on the exam requisition, as observed by immediate Supervisor.
• Prepares patient for procedure 100% of the time by explaining procedure according to age-specific needs to gain cooperation, minimize anxiety and optimize desired results, as observed by immediate Supervisor.
• Positions patient in accordance with established protocols or approved physician instructions, employing immobilization devices, lead shielding, and collimation as appropriate 100% of the time, as reviewed in random critiques of images by Radiologist or QC Technologist.
• Verifies informed consent where required 100% of the time, as indicated by retrospective reviews of consent form presence in the chart for specific nuclear medicine exams and injections.
• Maintains NJDEP licenses in Nuclear Medicine Technology and either Diagnostic Radiography or Fusion Imaging.
• Maintains NMTCB / ARRT(N)(CT) licenses by remaining compliant with continuing education requirements.
• Performs both Nuclear Medicine imaging studies (PET, General, and Cardiac) and non-diagnostic CT imaging for fusion purposes.

Qualifications

What You'll Bring

Required :

What We Offer

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is PH / 34C : $51.15 - $61.99 - $73.99 per hour, in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Law; final compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About Us

University Hospital is one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.

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