Nuclear Medicine Technologist, PRN, On-call

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist. You'll administer radiopharmaceuticals, perform imaging procedures, and ensure patient care in a recognized institution. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience in the field.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience.
• Knowledge of age-specific patient care.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients.
• Performs routine and special nuclear medicine procedures.
• Maintains privacy and security of patient information.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

Certificate in Nuclear Medicine Technology

CPR certification

Job description

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Company Description

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

Company Description

When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, you’re coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. You’re embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes convenience and flexibility a priority. Joining our team of healthcare professionals means you’ll be contributing to a locally and nationally recognized institution. UM St. Joseph has been recognized by The Leapfrog Group as a grade ‘A’ hospital and by U.S. News & World Report as #3 in both the state and Baltimore Metro area, making UM St. Joseph the highest-ranking community hospital in Maryland. In addition, we’ve been consistently recognized as a top employer by Baltimore magazine.

Job Description

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) shall administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients in order to enhance the evaluation of physiologic processes at a molecular level. The NMT is responsible for providing comprehensive care to the patient requiring medical imaging services in an organized and systematic manner according to department policy and standards.

• Performs routine and special nuclear medicine procedures.
• Checks technical quality of data; submits for interpretation; discusses findings with Radiologist.
• Enters exam data on forms/computer screens as required by protocols.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals as needed daily and orders additional isotopes per exam requests.
• Ensures security in the receipt, transport and/or storage of medications to include IV solutions.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly quality control procedures on pharmacy and imaging equipment per State Radioactive License and department protocol.
• Takes patient history, documents for Radiologist.
• Explains procedures to patients.
• Maintains required continuing education credits per state license and registry.
• Participates in research and development of new methodologies and procedures.
• Maintains records, logs and documentations as required.
• Participates in on call rotation as assigned.
• Strives to achieve excellence of service as described in the CARE Manual.
• Responds to the following hospital codes: Code Red (in the immediate area). Code Pink (if called),
• Responsible for honest behavior in all matters. To the best of the employee's knowledge and understanding, complies with all Federal and State laws and regulations.
• Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Uses and discloses only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
  
  
  

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:

• Certificate in Nuclear Medicine Technology from A.M.A. approved program.
• Current certification as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (C.N.M.T.) or registration as a Radiologic Technologist-Nuclear Medicine (R.T.N.M.) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.) or documented experience as Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Current Maryland Licensure as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist or eligibility.
• CPR certification.
• The employee in this position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the age of the patients served.
• He/she must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status, to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the necessary care as described in the department’s policies and procedures
• At least one year of experience
  
  
  

Additional Information

• Weekend on-call 7am-10pm.
• Weekday on call 3pm-10pm.
• Some weekday shifts as needed
  
  
  

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

Compensation

• Pay Range: $44.29-$65.05
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
  
  
  

Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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