Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Diagnostics & Patient Care

St. Luke's University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine studies, administer radiopharmaceuticals and coordinate IP/OP studies in a compliant, patient-focused environment.

Responsibilities include performing procedures per protocol, educating patients, conducting QC, venipuncture and injections, scheduling, and maintaining hot lab and waste areas, while adhering to NRC and PA regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT, JRCNMT, or CAMRT recognized education program or certified by the ARRT and/or NMTCB, or certification/registry eligible.
• Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date.
• If working in PET/CT, advanced NMTCB PET/CT registry recommended within 1 year of hire and maintained annually.

Responsibilities

• Performance of Nuclear Medicine policies and procedures in compliance with St. Luke's established protocols and state and federal regulations governing activities in Nuclear Medicine as found in NUREG 1556, Vol 19, Rev 1.
• Educates patients regarding Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Performs Quality Control on all equipment as it pertains to ACR.
• Demonstrates proficiency in venipuncture with radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals using standard precaution techniques.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Intramuscular injections.
• Scheduling of patients and ordering of radionuclides.
• Gives direction and assists in cleanup of accidents or spills involving radioactive materials.
• Maintains Hot Lab and waste disposal areas in accordance with NRC and PA state regulations.
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS/PHS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities.
• Receives radionuclides.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Radiopharmaceuticals

Venipuncture

Intramuscular injections

Quality control

Education

ARRT/JRCNMT/CAMRT recognized program

Registry eligible

Tools

RIS/HIS/PHS modules

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine studies, administer radiopharmaceuticals and coordinate IP/OP studies in a compliant, patient-focused environment.

Responsibilities include performing procedures per protocol, educating patients, conducting QC, venipuncture and injections, scheduling, and maintaining hot lab and waste areas, while adhering to NRC and PA regulations.