Nuclear Medicine Technologist | Grove City Hosp (Part Time)

Highmark Health; Grove City (Mercer County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform vital imaging procedures and therapies. In this role, you'll position patients, analyze imaging results, and manage radiopharmaceuticals while ensuring the highest quality standards. Your expertise will help in educating patients about their procedures, fostering understanding and cooperation. Join a team dedicated to ethical standards and patient care, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the community. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment focused on professional growth.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Nuclear Certification must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear imaging procedures and analyze results.
• Educate patients on procedures and ensure their cooperation.
• Manage radiopharmaceuticals and monitor patient conditions.

Skills

Nuclear Imaging Procedures

Patient Positioning

Radiopharmaceuticals Management

Quality Control Procedures

Patient Education

Education

Associate’s Degree

Nuclear Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

This job performs various nuclear imaging procedures and therapies in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results. (50%)
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. (25%)
• Orders, prepares, administers, stores and disposes of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and applicable regulations/standards. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. (15%)
• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. (10%)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of associate’s degree.
• Nuclear Certification and Registration - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification is required within 12 months of hire. Employees in a Nuclear Medicine role (prior to July 1, 2022) who do not have a NM certification are not required to obtain them; employees in a NM role with existing NM certification are required to maintain active certifications. Employees hired, or transferred into the NM role after July 1, 2022, are also required to maintain active certifications.
• CPR – American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Preferred

• Prior nuclear medicine experience.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

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