Nuclear Med Technologist

Pinnacle Health Systems•Jamestown, NY

62d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist UPMC Chautauqua - Jamestown, NY Full-Time | Monday-Friday | Day Shift | No Holidays, Nights, Weekends, or Call This position may be eligible for a $6,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment. Are you ready to advance your career in Nuclear Medicine while enjoying a predictable weekday schedule and a supportive work environment? At UPMC Chautauqua, we're seeking a skilled and compassionate Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our imaging team. This is your opportunity to work with leading-edge technology, contribute to exceptional patient care, and enjoy the quality of life that comes with flexible, Monday-Friday daytime hours-no holidays, nights, weekends, or call! Why Choose UPMC Chautauqua? Work-Life Balance: Monday-Friday dayshift schedule-no nights, weekends, or holidays! Scheduling Flexibility to fit your lifestyle Collaborative, team-oriented culture that values respect, compassion, and professional excellence Career Growth: Access to UPMC's extensive network of professional development and advancement opportunities Comprehensive Benefits including health, retirement, and tuition assistance Performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of 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 or candidate meets NMTCB alternate eligibility criteria.
ARRT(N) or CNMT registry or registry eligible
Must obtain registry within 12 months of hire.
CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. If working in a NY facility, you must have received certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and be Licensed through the New York State Department of Health.
New York Mandated Reporter. Due within 90 days of hire or transfer. New York SCR Application - Due within first week of Hire
ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
NY Mandated Reporter Training
NYS Staff Exclusion List (NYSEL)
NYS Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse (NYSCR)

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity and respect. Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patient?s fears and solicit their cooperation.
Ensures all exams within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.
Maintains appropriate records of the receipt, use and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals.
Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data. Documents patient history in electronic record as required.
Calculates, measures and records patient dose according to departmental policy and Radiation Safety Guidelines.
Competently performs nuclear medicine exam at a high level of proficiency producing technically optimal results.
Performs all quality control checks on imaging and non-imaging equipment to ensure proper performance and functioning.