Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

University of Maryland Medical System; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 110,805,000 - 166,337,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with radiopharmaceuticals and radiation detection methods.

The role covers patient imaging, data processing, and collaboration with physicians across a major Maryland system.

Qualifications

• Graduation with a certificate or advanced degree in radiation therapy or nuclear medicine from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the USDE or CHEA.
• Experience: Accepting new grads; 1+ years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executes basic clinical competence in nuclear medicine technology, in one location across all patient types.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications to perform patient imaging procedures.
• 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.

Education

Certificate or advanced degree in Radiation Therapy or Nuclear Medicine

Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree

Job description

Company Description

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.

Company Description

The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.

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 one location 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

• Accepting new grads
• 1+ years Preferred

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

Preferred

Education

• Associate Degree or Bachelor degree

Licensures/Certifications

• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board NCT
• Licensed Radiographer - State of MD

Schedule

• Monday-Friday as needed
• Weekends on call

Additional Information

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

Compensation

Pay Range: $38.67-$58.05

Other Compensation (if Applicable)

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