Nuclear Med Technologist

UPMC; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform imaging procedures at a technical level with independent judgment, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On-call requirements apply.

Responsibilities include accurate coding in RIS, ISITE archiving, radiopharmaceutical handling, patient identification, dose calculation, quality control, and ensuring records are complete. Requires ARRT(N) or CNMT registry (or eligibility) and CPR/BLS; NY requirements apply if in NY facilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program or eligible for NMTCB alternate criteria.
• ARRT(N) or CNMT registry or registry-eligible; must obtain registry within 12 months of hire.
• CPR/BLS required; NY certification requirements if working in a NY facility.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to interact with patients and co-workers with care, listening, dignity and respect.
• Communicates instructions clearly and explains procedures to alleviate patient fears.
• Ensures exams are properly coded and tracked in RIS and ISITE for archiving/interpretation.
• Maintains records of receipt, use and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Verifies patient identity using two identifiers and adheres to universal protocols.
• Calculates, measures and records patient dose per departmental policy.
• Performs nuclear medicine exams with high proficiency and conducts quality control checks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Quality control

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology Program

Tools

RIS system

ISITE

Job description

UPMC offers a $6,000 sign on program with a 2-year commitment.

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.

The schedule will be Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On call requirements apply.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

• 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.

• Ensures all exams within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.

• Maintains appropriate records of the receipt, use and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals.

• 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.

• Calculates, measures and records patient dose according to departmental policy and Radiation Safety Guidelines.

• Competently performs nuclear medicine exam at a high level of proficiency producing technically optimal results.

• Performs all quality control checks on imaging and non-imaging equipment to ensure proper performance and functioning.

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program or candidate meets NMTCB alternate eligibility criteria.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:ARRT(N) or CNMT registry or registry eligible Must obtain registry within 12 months of hire. CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire If working in a NY facility, you must have received certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and be Licensed through the New York State Department of Health.

• ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

• Act 33 with renewal

• Act 34 with renewal

• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran