Nuclear Medicine Tech

Blue United Sourcing; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options

Dental options

Vision options

56 hours of sick time annually

80 hours of vacation after first year

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United States is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a full-time position. This role involves performing complex Nuclear Medicine examinations, ensuring radiation safety, and documenting procedures while adhering to NRC regulations. Candidates must have NMTCB or ARRT certification and BLS certification. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision options, along with vacation and sick time accumulation. The ideal candidate will demonstrate professional cooperation and communication skills in a patient-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification.
• BLS certification required by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Military Training Network.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to moderately complex Nuclear Medicine examination procedures.
• Utilize SPECT, SPECT/CT, and PET/CT for examinations.
• Document excessive radiation exposure in the working environment.
• Communicate iodine-131 radiation safety precautions.

Skills

NMTCB or ARRT (N)

BLS certification

Knowledge of NRC regulations

Radiation safety practices

Communication skills

Job description

JOB TITLE: NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECH

• Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
• Start Date: Immediately
• Contract End Date: 5/22/2027, with potential to be extended
• Facility: Hospital
• Pay: $45/hour

REQUIRED

• NMTCB or ARRT (N)
• BLS (American Heart Association, American Red Cross or Military Training Network)

Key Responsibilities

• Performs routine to moderately complex Nuclear Medicine examination procedures.
• These exams are achieved utilizing SPECT, SPECT/CT and PET/CT.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations [that pertain to nuclear medicine technology practices.]
• Knowledge of the medical sciences such as anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and physics and how they relate to the cardiovascular, skeletal, endocrine, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems of the human body.
• Knowledge of radioactive package types, package surveys, and radioactive materials record management.
• Ability to document excessive radiation exposure in the working environment.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing post iodine-131 radiation safety precautions.
• Knowledge of radioactive package types, package surveys, and radioactive materials record management.
• Ability to troubleshoot gamma camera and auxiliary equipment problems.
• Ability to analyze computer generated data for technical quality and artifacts and initiate corrective measures.
• Knowledge of medical events requiring documentation and the ability to properly document them and make recommendations to the radiation safety officer (RSO).
• Responsible to the radiologists and supervisor for the quality and quantity of radiographic exams performed to assure a high level of acceptability of radiographic images while minimizing patient dosage.
• Practice radiation safety to reduce exposure to patient, staff and self.
• This is achieved using lead aprons, lead gloves, lead shields, lead-lines walls and collimation and following ALARA.
• Responsible to explain exams to competent patients so that the patient understands what is to be done as well as what hazards, if any, are possible.
• May be required by procedure or patients’ condition to monitor vital signs, recognize allergic reactions, and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Responsible for cleanliness and stocking adequate levels of supplies in assigned areas.
• Must report equipment malfunction in a timely manner to the supervisor.
• Incumbent must be professional, cooperative and be able to work with other employees.
• Meet the needs of customers while supporting VA missions.
• Consistently communicate and treat customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
• Provide the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.
• Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.
• Experience with VISTA (CPRS) is preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision options provided
• Accumulate up 56 hours of sick time
• 80 hours of vacation on the anniversary of your first year