Nuclear Cardiology Technologist - UPMC East

UPMC; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

UPMC East is seeking a Nuclear Cardiology Technologist to join our team in a flexible, full-time role. The position primarily serves a daylight shift, Monday through Friday, with some Saturday duties and a supportive team environment.

You will perform imaging procedures at a technical level, requiring independent judgment and adherence to radiation safety. A graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program is required.
• ARRT(N) or CNMT registry must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• BLS or CPR certification is required.
• Act 33/34/73 clearances as required by BU.

Responsibilities

• Performs imaging procedures at a technical level with minimal supervision.
• Communicates instructions clearly to patients and explains procedures.
• Ensures exams are properly coded and networked for archiving and interpretation.
• Records patient dose and maintains radiation safety guidelines.
• Maintains and documents radiopharmaceuticals handling and disposal.
• Perform quality control checks on imaging equipment to ensure proper performance.
• Interacts with patients and coworkers professionally to support efficient patient care.
• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program required.

Skills

Clear communication

Explain procedures

Team player

Patient care

Education

Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program

Tools

RIS system experience

Job description

UPMC East is currently hiring a flex, fulltime Nuclear Cardiology Technologist to join our team!

Have you always wanted to get your healthcare career started? Are you interested in a position that offers terrific benefits and opportunities to grow? Do you enjoy working "hands on" in a team environment? Then you may be a perfect fit for a Nuclear Medicine role with UPMC!

UPMC East is currently hiring a flex, fulltime Nuclear Cardiology Tech to mainly work a daylight shift, Monday through Friday (start times between 6 am and 7:30 pm). This position will also have occasional Saturday responsibility.

UPMC offers a competitive benefits package, a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates and the opportunity to continue to grow professionally from both a technical and managerial standpoint.

Candidates will be placed in the correct job title/salary grade based on education and experience.

Purpose:

Performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patient's fears and solicit their cooperation.
• Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data. Documents patient history in electronic record as required.
• Ensures all exams within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.
• Calculates, measures and records patient dose according to departmental policy and Radiation Safety Guidelines.
• Maintains appropriate records of the receipt, use and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Performs all quality control checks on imaging and non-imaging equipment to ensure proper performance and functioning.
• Competently performs nuclear cardiology exam at a high level of proficiency producing technically optimal results.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity and respect. Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.
• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program required

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• ARRT(N) or CNMT registry or registry eligible Must obtain registry within 12 months of hire
• Act 33, 34, 73 or as required by BU
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran