Lead Nuclear Med Tech

Pottstown Hospital - Tower Health; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tower Advance Pay

Retirement Savings Program

Job summary

Pottstown Hospital - Tower Health in Montgomery County, PA seeks a Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist to oversee imaging services for patients from neonates to geriatric. The role emphasizes radiation safety, quality control, and strict adherence to NRC/state guidelines while delivering compassionate care.

You will exercise professional judgment during procedures, initiate life support when needed, and collaborate with the medical staff to ensure efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent education/experience.
• Completes and maintains competencies and trainings for the role.
• NMTCB and/or ARRT(N) certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nuclear medicine imaging with adherence to NRC and state guidelines.
• Maintain radiation safety, quality control, and ALARA principles.
• Lead a team and coordinate patient care with staff and medical teams.
• Exercise professional judgment and initiate life support when required.
• Foster rapport with colleagues and act as team lead.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education/experience

NMTCB Certification

ARRT (N) Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary

The Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist employs professional nuclear radiological imaging skills to assure quality management of all neonates through geriatric patients and their nuclear medicine studies. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, radiation safety, quality control, and adherence of all NRC and State guidelines. The Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist provides patient services using imaging and applies principles of radiation protection and the ALARA principle to ensure quality management of all aged patients (neonate through geriatric). Exercises professional judgment in the performance of procedures, provides patient care essential to nuclear procedures, recognizes patient conditions requiring immediate action and initiates life support measures. Establishes and maintains a good rapport and professional relationship with fellow employees, other departments, and the Medical Staff. Serves as a team lead.

Benefits

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

Education Requirements

• 4 year Bachelor's Degree - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.

Experience

• Relevant Experience

Certification and Licensure

• Medicine Technology (NMTCB) and/or ARRT (N)
• BLS Certification

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

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