Nuclear Cardiology Technologist - UPMC East

UPMC; Monroeville (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

UPMC East is hiring a Nuclear Cardiology Technologist to join our team on a flex, full-time basis. The role mainly covers daylight shifts, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday duties, and includes a competitive benefits package and sign-on bonus.

Candidates will be placed in the correct title/salary grade based on education and experience. The technologist will perform imaging procedures at a technical level with minimal supervision, contributing to high-quality diagnostic results

Qualifications

• Strong patient communication skills and ability to explain procedures clearly.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and coordinate with staff.
• Independent judgment in applying protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Communicate instructions to patients and explain procedures to reduce anxiety.
• Identify patients with two identifiers and follow universal protocol.
• Code and track exams in RIS and ensure proper archiving and billing.
• Calculate and record patient dose per Radiation Safety Guidelines.
• Maintain records of radiopharmaceuticals receipt, use and disposal.
• Perform quality control checks on imaging and non-imaging equipment.
• Execute nuclear cardiology exams with high proficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with patients and staff to expedite care.

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Independent judgment

Radiation safety

Tools

RIS system

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.