Nuclear Medicine Technologist - West Penn Hospital

highmarkhealth; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform imaging procedures and therapies in accordance with scope, standards, and organizational policies.

The role includes positioning patients, reviewing histories, administering radiopharmaceuticals, and reporting scan results. It requires adherence to HIPAA/privacy policies, safety standards, and quality control processes to ensure high-quality imaging and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Nuclear medicine certification required (ARRT or CNMT).
• CPR certification required.
• Background clearances as per state/federal law.

Responsibilities

• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures; analyzes results and reports scan results.
• Reviews patient history and physician orders; educates patient on procedures and exam.
• Prepares, administers, stores and disposes radiopharmaceuticals; monitors patient condition.
• Prepares equipment and supplies; sets exposure factors; performs QC procedures; troubleshoots equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nuclear medicine experience

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

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

Disclaimer:

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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