Nuclear Medicine Technologist

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$6,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment

Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per year

Total Rewards benefits, including up to 17 days paid time off

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Erie, PA is seeking a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist. This role requires a strong focus on patient care and independent judgment in imaging procedures. Candidates will benefit from a $6,000 sign-on bonus and generous paid time off. The ideal candidate will excel in collaborative environments and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Apply today to join a dynamic team offering essential visualizations for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to interact with patients and co-workers with respect.
• Competently performs nuclear medicine exams.
• Maintains records of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Calculates patient dose according to safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Performs imaging procedures independently.
• Ensures exams are properly coded and tracked.
• Communicates instructions to patients clearly.
• Maintains appropriate quality control checks.

Skills

Patient care focus

Team collaboration

Independent judgment

Communication skills

Job description

Join our team as we seek a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist! The ideal candidate will possess a strong focus on patient care, thrive in collaborative environments, and excel in fast-paced settings. In this role, you'll collaborate with a dynamic group of radiologists and imaging techs to provide essential visualizations for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

We've tailored this full-time position with your career and lifestyle in mind:

• Benefit from a generous $6,000 sign-on bonus with 2-year work commitment!
• No on-call required!

Further enhancing your experience:

• Access to discounts for various education programming. Additionally, receive Tuition Reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year.
• Total Rewards benefits, including up to 17 days paid time off for full-time team members.

We invite you to apply today!

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.

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.