Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Days

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually

Generous paid time off policy

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Danville, PA is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist I responsible for administering ionizing radiation and performing nuclear medicine procedures. The position requires certification and offers full benefits starting on day one, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off. Ideal candidates will have a background in radiologic technology and at least one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) required.
• Registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist -Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-N) preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct order, patient identification, and preparation for exams.
• Utilize appropriate imaging protocol while maximizing patient safety.
• Administer medications as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluate images for positioning and quality.

Skills

Administration of ionizing radiation

Nuclear medicine procedures

Patient care

Image evaluation

Calculating and preparing radioactive materials

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor’s Degree-Related Field of Study

Tools

Radiopharmaceuticals

Imaging equipment

Job description

Overview

Job Summary $15,000 sign on bonus for eligible applicants!! This posting reflects an opening for a Nuclear Med Tech I and we are seeking candidates for that position. Geisinger reserves the right to consider applicants for higher levels of this role to include Nuclear Med Tech II based on their skills, qualifications, and experience. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Nuclear Medicine Technologists are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation (radioactive material and computed tomography), nonionizing radiation and adjunctive medications for diagnostic, therapeutic, radiotheranostics or research purposes. Radioactive materials, medications, and imaging and non-imaging equipment are used in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging to study various organs, body systems and samples to aid in the diagnosis, treatment, radiotheranostics and treatment planning of various pathological conditions. A nuclear medicine technologist performs nuclear medicine and molecular imaging procedures, radiotheranostics or therapies, and acquires and analyzes data at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner and under the supervision of an authorized user. Nuclear medicine technologists also administer the prescribed radionuclide therapy to the patient at the request and under the supervision of an authorized user. Nuclear medicine technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner and authorized user in the completion of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging procedures, radiotheranostics and treatments. Nuclear medicine technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to ionizing radiation (radioactive material and computed tomography), nonionizing radiation, medications, and radiation exposure in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
• Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
• Assembling, calibrating, maintaining, and administering radiopharmaceuticals while complying with standards and as prescribed by a licensed practitioner and under the supervision of an authorized user.
• Performing hybrid imaging, including PET-CT and SPECT-CT for emission, transmission, attenuation correction, anatomical location and for use in radiation therapy treatment planning when performed within hybrid imaging as prescribed by a licensed practitioner and under the supervision of an authorized user.
• Performing nuclear medicine and molecular imaging procedures, radiotheranostics or therapies as prescribed by a licensed practitioner and under the supervision of an authorized user.
• Procuring, identifying, calculating, preparing and/or administering ionizing radiation (radioactive material and computed tomography) and nonionizing radiation as prescribed by a licensed practitioner and under the supervision of an authorized user.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

The following certifications required upon hire:

• Certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB)
• or Registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist -Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-N)

Qualifications & Benefits

Education

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required)
• Bachelor’s Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
• Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Benefits

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Our Purpose & Values: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS, EXCELLENCE, LEARNING, INNOVATION, SAFETY.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. We encourage collaboration, and celebrate a diverse workforce. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.