Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Sacred Heart University; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their dynamic team. This full-time position emphasizes patient care and collaboration, allowing you to thrive in a fast-paced environment. You'll work closely with radiologists and imaging techs to provide essential visualizations for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Enjoy a generous sign-on bonus and tuition reimbursement while contributing to a culture of respect and teamwork. If you're ready to make a significant impact in patient care, apply today!

Benefits

Generous sign-on bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Discounts for education programming

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program required.
• ARRT(N) or CNMT registry or registry eligible.

Responsibilities

• Perform imaging procedures with independent judgment and initiative.
• Ensure exams are coded and tracked properly through the RIS system.
• Maintain records of radiopharmaceuticals and patient history.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Technical Proficiency

Team Collaboration

Education

Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program

Tools

RIS System

ISITE

Job description

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Recruitment began on April 15, 2025

and the job listing Expires on May 15, 2025

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 $10,000 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 patients 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.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program required

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
ARRT(N) or CNMT registry or registry eligible Must obtain registry within 12 months of hire

CPR or BLS RequiredCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran