PRN Nuclear Med Technologist - PPMC

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center is seeking a PRN Nuclear Med Technologist to join their team in Philadelphia. The successful candidate will perform nuclear cardiology testing and adhere to guidelines while working closely with healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care. With a commitment to professional growth and participation in innovative research, this role offers opportunities for continuous learning within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

Tuition assistance programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in nuclear cardiology/nuclear medicine required.
• CNMT and/or ARRT(N) certification required.
• American Heart CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Accurate calculation, recording, and injection of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Skillfully acquire and process nuclear scans.
• Comply with all regulations regarding radioactive materials.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to perform nuclear cardiology tests

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree in medical/health care related subjects

Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine training Program

Tools

Nuclear equipment

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) has an outstanding opportunity for a Per Diem Nuclear Cardiology Technologist to join the Nuclear Cardiology team and work alongside some of the best medical providers in Philadelphia.

PPMC, the Philadelphia region’s top Level 1 Trauma Center, has an outstanding record of medical accomplishments, placing our patients at the core of everything we do. The “how” is important to us – how we treat our patients and each other, how we raise the bar every day to achieve excellence and how we contribute to the health of the community around us. PPMC has a community feel but is also part of the larger academic and research-based institution that is Penn Medicine. By joining PPMC, you get the best of both worlds and a genuine commitment to your professional growth and development.

Summary:

The Nuclear Cardiology Technologist has ability to perform a nuclear cardiology testing on patients, the knowledge to handle, inject and record the use of radionuclides within Radiation Safety and the NRC/DEP and DOT guidelines and the ability to scan and process studies using nuclear cameras and equipment.

Accountabilities

• Accurate calculation, recording, and injection of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Skillfully acquire and process nuclear scans.
• Knowledge and ability to QC and use all nuclear equipment – hot lab, cameras, etc.
• Comply with all regulations – NRC, DEP, DOT, JCAHO, infection control, universal precautions.
• Ability to respond efficiently and correctly in an emergency situation.
• Observes patients during procedure and while in the department and reports any unusual occurrences to appropriate
  
  

personnel

• Ability to position, scan, and process patients/studies on all nuclear equipment. Performs quality control on all equipment
  
  

and notifies manager when issues arrive.

• Assists the providers in the reading of the nuclear studies and administration of these pharmaceutical stress agents
• IV’s placement using proper techniques and precautions.
• Participates and performs research studies when required
• Assists with supply management (ordering, unpacking, and storing)
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• H.S. Diploma/GED required
• 2+ years experience in nuclear cardiology/nuclear medicineAccurate calculation, recording, and injection of radiopharmaceuticals required
• Associate's Degree medical/health care related subject preferred
• Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine training Program
• CNMT and/or ARRT(N) certification required
• American Heart CPR certificatiion required
  
  

Essential Skills and or Abilities:

Ability to communicate technical information and ideas

Demonstrated interpersonal/verbal communication skills

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from others

Demonstrated interpersonal/verbal communication skills

Ability to place IVs in patients using proper techniques and precautions

Ability to straight-stick a patient, calculate and inject isotopes properly, acquire and process scans appropriately

Ability to quality control nuclear equipment

Knowledge of NRC, State, DOT, and JCAHO rules and regulations and ability to comply with all

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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