Nuclear Medicine Technologist | West Penn Hospital

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform imaging procedures and related therapies in line with scope and standards. You will prepare radiopharmaceuticals, ensure patient safety, educate patients, review orders, and maintain equipment with strict compliance to HIPAA and certification requirements.

This role requires ARRT or CNMT certification within 12 months of hire, CPR, and relevant experience in nuclear medicine.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in radiologic technology or related field.
• ARRT Nuclear Medicine (NM) or CNMT certification expected within 12 months of hire.
• CPR certification and background clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Position patient and perform nuclear imaging procedures.
• Analyze results and review image quality.
• Report and transmit scan results to physician; ensure accuracy.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

Radiology procedures

Patient education

Education

Associate degree in radiologic technology or related

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
• Preferred Prior nuclear medicine experience.

Additional Employment Requirements:

• 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

Compliance Requirement:

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. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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