Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Part Time

University of Maryland Medical System; Bel Air (MD); On-site; Part time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. This part-time role requires executing clinical competence in nuclear medicine technology, ensuring patient care and safety standards, while actively participating in quality improvement initiatives. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited program in radiation therapy or nuclear medicine.
• 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Registered with ARRT (N) or CNMT and licensed in MD.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures.
• Administers radiopharmaceuticals for patient imaging.
• Documents patient care activities in electronic health records.

Skills

Clinical competence in nuclear medicine technology

Knowledge of radiation safety

Patient care skills

Education

Certificate or advanced degree in radiation therapy or nuclear medicine

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Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

Company Description

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland. We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all. Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities. We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake at Aberdeen, Aberdeen, MD

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD

The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD

The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD

The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD

Job Description

Overview

Under general supervision, performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures with radioisotope and radiation detection methods.

Key Responsibilities

• Key Responsibility 1: Executes basic clinical competence in nuclear medicine technology, in all locations across all patient types. Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications in order to perform patient imaging procedures using nuclear medicine instrumentation. Processes data and enhances digital images using advanced computer technology. Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation. Selects accurate technical factors and appropriateness on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient.
• Key Responsibility 2: Applies knowledge of nuclear medicine principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, radiation safety and physics, quality assurance, positioning and patient care skills. Ensures safety and security in the storage and delivery of radiopharmaceuticals. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards.
• Key Responsibility 3: Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems.
• Key Responsibility 4: Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment. Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors. Documents and reports related equipment/environmental problems in accordance with policy.
• Key Responsibility 5: Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Actively participates in student and employee training and educational activities.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education

• Graduation with a certificate or advanced degree in radiation therapy or nuclear medicine from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education (USDE) or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
  
  
  

Experience

• 1+ years
  
  
  

Licensures/Certifications

• Registered with American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT) (N) and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (CNMT)
• Licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist - State of MD
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification
  
  
  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $36.83-$55.29

Other Compensation (if applicable): N/A

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

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• Industries

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