Nuclear Imaging Specialist

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform imaging procedures and radiopharmaceutical handling in accordance with department and regulatory standards. You will position patients, optimize image quality, and ensure safety throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, educating patients, preparing/ administering radiopharmaceuticals, and performing quality control. ARRT CNMT certification and CPR are required or pursued within the first year.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a 2-year college or technical school, or 6 months to 1 year of related experience.
• Certification in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT CNMT) preferred/required within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Position patient and perform imaging procedures; analyze results and address image quality issues.
• Review patient history and orders; educate patient about procedures and equipment.
• Order, prepare, administer, store and dispose radiopharmaceuticals per protocol and regulations; monitor patient status.
• Prepare equipment; select exposure factors; perform QC procedures and troubleshoot equipment.

Skills

Patient education

Image optimization

Quality control

Safety procedures

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ARRT CNMT certification

CPR

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform imaging procedures and radiopharmaceutical handling in accordance with department and regulatory standards. You will position patients, optimize image quality, and ensure safety throughout procedures.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, educating patients, preparing/ administering radiopharmaceuticals, and performing quality control. ARRT CNMT certification and CPR are required or pursued within the first year.