Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Days

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform radionuclide imaging, calibrate radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure safe patient handling in a clinical environment. You will operate PET/CT equipment, conduct quality control, and document imaging studies for physician interpretation.

Responsibilities include patient positioning, explaining procedures, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with physicians and team members to support optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist from NMTCB or ARRT certification required.
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Calibrates and assays isotope doses; prepares radioisotopes and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Explains procedures and administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients; positions patients for procedures; provides protection to patients and personnel in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Calibrates equipment and performs camera and computer quality control; operates selected equipment to perform radionuclide imaging including scanning, organ blood flow studies, organ function studies and PET and CT studies; processes images.
• Maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with patients, physicians, and employees.
• Performs scheduling of patients as requested by Team Leader.

Education

NMTCB certification

ARRT certification

Job description

• Calibrates and assays isotope doses; prepares radioisotopes and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Explains procedures and administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients; positions patients for procedures; provides protection to patients and personnel in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Calibrates equipment and performs camera and computer quality control; operates selected equipment to perform radionuclide imaging including scanning, organ blood flow studies, organ function studies and PET and CT studies; processes images.
• Performs semi-in-vitro studies in wet lab.
• Takes call and performs emergent studies when necessary.
• Utilizes radiology information system and electronic medical records system to maintain information required for accurate patient records.
• Maintains record of receipt, use, storage, and disposal of isotopes.
• Performs routine and emergency laboratory radiation surveys and wipe tests; surveys contaminated material; assists in containment and cleanup of radiation spills.
• Performs quality control tests of equipment; immediately notifies the Team Leader or designee of irregularities.
• Notifies the leadership or appropriate maintenance personnel of equipment malfunctions according to procedure.
• Shares responsibility for ordering supplies; orders isotopes as needed.
• Acts as a Nuclear Medicine liaison; provides support to physicians as requested; refers problems to appropriate leadership.
• Maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with patients, physicians, and employees.
• Performs processing and formatting of computer studies as requested by Team Leader.
• Performs scheduling of patients as requested by Team Leader.
• Performance of nuclear medicine exams and assisting with procedures and therapies require access and handling of non-controlled medications and radioactive pharmaceuticals.

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.

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist from Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) or Nuclear Medicine Technology certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needed upon hire.