Nuclear Med Technologist - Nuclear Medicine

Penn State Health; Enola (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using diverse radioisotope equipment.

Responsibilities include preparing stock solutions, calculating doses for radiologists, and performing procedures such as blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies, following standard laboratory techniques.

Qualifications

• Must be registered or registry eligible by NMTCB or ARRT(N) and registered or registry eligible in Nuclear Medicine.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment.
• Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists.
• Subject patients to radiation.
• Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

Skills

NMTCB/ARRT(N) eligible

BLS certified

Job description

Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center

Prepare, administer, and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment. Prepare stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculate doses to be administered by radiologists. Subject patients to radiation. Execute blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies following standard laboratory techniques.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Must be registered or registry eligible by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) or registered the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Nuclear (ARRT)(N) and registered or registry eligible in Nuclear Medicine.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.