Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Float, Full Time)

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 is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine studies on patients based on departmental procedures. Orders, measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals. Schedules IP/OP studies. Adheres to all state and federal regulations dealing with the functions of the Nuclear Medicine Department.

JOB DUTIES AND 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.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting for up to 1 hour at a time per day, standing for up to 1 hour at a time per day, walking for up to 7 hours per day (up to 50 minutes at a time). Frequent fingering, handling and grasping with hands. Frequent use of upper extremities for lifting objects up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 75 pounds. Frequent holding of objects of up to 10 pounds. Frequent pushing against objects which weigh up to 100 pounds (objects are usually on wheels) and frequent pulling of objects which weigh up to 350 pounds. Frequent stooping/bending and reaching above the shoulder level and occasional crouching. Feeling as it relates to palpating of patient's veins. Hearing both high and low frequencies, and volumes ranging from very soft to that of normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, color vision and depth perception.

EDUCATION:

Required: 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, an advanced NMTCB PET/CT registry is recommended within 1 year of hire and maintained annually thereafter.

Required: For NJ based employees: Current New Jersey State Nuclear Medicine Technologist License from the NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Required: Mandatory competency of clinical experience and didactic training under the supervision of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology. Current CPR certification required before completion of orientation.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.