Nuclear Med Technologist

UPMC; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC in Lancaster and Lititz, PA seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging across Central Pennsylvania facilities. The role requires independent judgment in radiologic procedures and strong patient interaction.

The position supports rotations between Lancaster and Lititz locations, with shifts including early mornings and calls. Multi-skilled technologists may access additional hours in CT or X-ray as needed.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients and coworkers with care, respect and teamwork.
• Communicates instructions clearly to patients and explains procedures to ease anxiety.
• Ensures exams are properly coded in RIS, linked to ISITE, and charges entered accurately.
• Maintains records for radiopharmaceuticals receipt, usage and disposal.
• Verifies patient identity with two identifiers and follows universal protocol for procedures.
• Calculates and records patient dose per policy and safety guidelines.
• Performs nuclear medicine exams with high proficiency and produces optimal results.
• Conducts routine quality control checks on imaging and non-imaging equipment.

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

UPMC | Lancaster & Lititz, PA

UPMC is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team supporting locations in Lancaster and Lititz, PA. This position offers the opportunity to work across multiple UPMC facilities throughout Central Pennsylvania while providing high-quality Nuclear Medicine services.

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.

Primary Locations

• 1697 Crown Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601
• UPMC Lititz, 1500 Highlands Drive, Lititz, PA 17543
• Rotation to additional outpatient locations and hospitals throughout Central Pennsylvania as needed

Schedule

• Tuesday: 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at UPMC Lititz
• Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cardiac Consultants
• Position is scheduled for a minimum of 28 hours, working no less than 20 hours
• Multi-skilled technologists who are able to work in CT or X-ray may have opportunities for additional hours

Call Requirements

• Call 1–2 weekdays per week
• Every third weekend
• Rotating holiday call

Travel

• This position will rotate to outpatient locations and other UPMC hospitals throughout Central Pennsylvania as needed.

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.