Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Per Diem

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Quakertown, Northern (Bucks County, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist at St. Luke's University Health Network in Quakertown, PA provides diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine studies, prepares radiopharmaceuticals, and schedules procedures in a patient-focused environment.

The role requires ARRT/JRCNMT/CAMRT certification or registry eligibility, plus state license where applicable, with strong attention to safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance. Per diem opportunity, onsite only.

Qualifications

• Must be graduate of ARRT, JRCNMT, or CAMRT recognized program or ARRT/NMTCB certification/registry eligible.
• NJ state license required for NJ-based employees.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine studies per department protocols.
• Educate patients about Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Perform Quality Control on equipment per protocol (ACR).
• Schedule IP/OP studies and manage radionuclide orders.
• Maintain hot lab and waste disposal per NRC and PA regulations.

Skills

Venipuncture

Intramuscular injections

Quality control

Patient education

Scheduling

Education

ARRT/JRCNMT/CAMRT certified or registry eligible

NJ license (for NJ-based employees)

Tools

RIS/HIS/PHS systems

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Per Diem page is loaded## Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Per Diemlocations: Quakertown, PA - 3000 John Fries Highwaytime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R141658### *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.*Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!!*####locations: Quakertown, PA - 3000 John Fries Highwaytime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago