Radiology/Imaging - Nuclear Medicine Tech

EGA Associates, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EGA Associates, LLC is seeking a qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform routine to moderately complex examinations using SPECT, SPECT/CT and PET/CT, ensuring high image quality and patient safety.

Candidates must hold NMTCB or ARRT (N) certification and BLS, and be familiar with NRC regulations and ALARA principles while documenting findings and maintaining equipment. The role collaborates with radiologists and supports veterans' care with professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine to moderately complex Nuclear Medicine examination procedures.
• These exams are achieved utilizing SPECT, SPECT/CT and PET/CT.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations pertaining to nuclear medicine technology practices.
• Knowledge of the medical sciences such as anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and physics and how they relate to body systems.
• Knowledge of radioactive package types, package surveys, and radioactive materials record management.
• Ability to document excessive radiation exposure in the working environment.
• Explain exams to patients and communicate safety precautions.
• Practice radiation safety to reduce exposure to patient, staff and self (ALARA).

Job description

Certifications:

• NMTCB or ARRT (N)
• BLS (American Heart Association, American Red Cross or Military Training Network)

Shift:

• Full Time Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p

Nuclear Medicine Technologist (s)duties include:

• Performs routine to moderately complex Nuclear Medicine examination procedures.
• These exams are achieved utilizing SPECT, SPECT/CT and PET/CT.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations [that pertain to nuclear medicine technology practices.]
• Knowledge of the medical sciences such as anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and physics and how they relate to the cardiovascular, skeletal, endocrine, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary systems of the human body.
• Knowledge of radioactive package types, package surveys, and radioactive materials record management.
• Ability to document excessive radiation exposure in the working environment.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing post iodine-131 radiation safety precautions.
• Knowledge of radioactive package types, package surveys, and radioactive materials record management.
• Ability to troubleshoot gamma camera and auxiliary equipment problems.
• Ability to analyze computer generated data for technical quality and artifacts and initiate corrective measures.
• Knowledge of medical events requiring documentation and the ability to properly document them and make recommendations to the radiation safety officer (RSO).
• Responsible to the radiologists and supervisor for the quality and quantity of radiographic exams performed to assure a high level of acceptability of radiographic images while minimizing patient dosage.
• Practice radiation safety to reduce exposure to patient, staff and self.
  • This is achieved using lead aprons, lead gloves, lead shields, lead-lines walls and collimation and following ALARA.
• Responsible to explain exams to competent patients so that the patient understands what is to be done as well as what hazards, if any, are possible.
• May be required by procedure or patients’ condition to monitor vital signs, recognize allergic reactions, and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Responsible for cleanliness and stocking adequate levels of supplies in assigned areas.
• Must report equipment malfunction in a timely manner to the supervisor.
• Incumbent must be professional, cooperative and be able to work with other employees.
• Meet the needs of customers while supporting VA missions.
• Consistently communicate and treat customers (veterans, their representatives, visitors, and all VA staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
• Provide the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures.
• Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.

EEO Statement

EGA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion (including Executive Order 13899 protection against anti-Semitism), age (40 and over), sex (including gender identity, transgender status, and sexual orientation), parental status (including limitations related to pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history, genetic testing and services, and genetic characteristics), disability (physical or mental), veteran status or military service history or status, or any other non-merit-based characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

ADA Compliance

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of EGA Associates, LLC to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.