Nuclear Med Tech Adv - Casual

UPMC • Everett, PA

89d

About The Position

Performs imaging procedures at an advanced level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of advanced technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program required.
• 2 Years nuclear medicine experience required.
• Must have obtained a performance review rating of strong/solid/good on most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion.

Responsibilities

• Monitors quality control activities and demonstrates advanced level of knowledge in nuclear medicine by providing patient care as defined by the most up to day protocols and procedures.
• Interacts with patients and co-workers by displaying the values of caring, listening, dignity and respect.
• Demonstrates the ability to function independently, and is able to cover off shifts, on-call responsibilities, and perform services at satellite facilities, where applicable, while continually communicating with lead and management team.
• Performs all responsibilities of Level I Nuclear Medicine tech including maintains proper records of radiopharmaceuticals and calculates, measures and records patient dose.
• Performs all quality control checks on imaging and non-imaging equipment.
• Properly identifies all patients and provides instructions for exams.
• Competently performs all nuclear medicine exams and codes and tracks exams in RIS.
• Assist with educating staff and student technologists to provide technical guidance and education.
• Performs or assists Clinical Specialist in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.
• Participates in standardization activities with system-level workgroups.
• Works directly with Radiologists regarding protocol development.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees