Nuclear Medicine Technologist

UPMC; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

UPMC in Erie is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to deliver high-quality patient care within a collaborative radiology team.

You will perform imaging procedures, ensure accurate documentation, and uphold safety standards while supporting education and professional growth. Full-time role includes a $6,000 sign-on with 2-year commitment, tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year, and up to 17 days of paid time off for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program or NMTCB alternate eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with patients and co-workers with care and respect.
• Explains procedures to patients to reduce fear and gain cooperation.
• Ensures exams are coded in RIS and linked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation; charges entered.
• Maintains records of receipt, use, and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Identifies patients with two identifiers and applies universal protocol; reviews history and assesses orders.
• Calculates, measures and records patient dose per policy and Radiation Safety Guidelines.
• Performs nuclear medicine exams with high proficiency producing optimal results.
• Performs quality control checks on imaging and non-imaging equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Radiology imaging

Independent judgment

Radiation safety

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology Program

NMTCB alternate eligibility

Tools

RIS

ISITE

X-ray equipment

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.

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.

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 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran