Nuclear Medicine and PET Technologist Per Diem

St. Luke's University Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine studies on patients based on departmental procedures. Orders, measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals. Schedules house patient studies. Adheres to all state and federal regulations dealing with the functions of the Nuclear Medicine Department. The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology and certified by the ARRT and/or NMTCB.
Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date.
Mandatory competency of clinical experience and didactic training under the supervision of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

Performance of Nuclear Medicine procedures in compliance with St. Luke’s established protocols and state and federal regulations governing activities in Nuclear Medicine.
Educates patients regarding Nuclear Medicine procedures
Performance of Quality Control on all equipment.
Demonstrates proficiency in venipuncture with radioactive liquids.
Scheduling of patients and ordering of radionuclides.
Gives direction and assists in clean up of accidents or spills involving radioactive materials.
Maintenance of Hot Lab and waste disposal areas in accordance with regulations.
Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities.
Receives radionuclides.
Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in inservices and/or continuing education programs.
Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination.
Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS. Verify correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to PACS.
Maintain competence in the use of the Patient Tracking System.
Responsible for the success of the department to achieve Press Ganey goal of 90%. Every patient should receive patient education and your personalized business card. Apology cards should be sent or given to all patients when we do not meet their expectations. You will be required to submit a list of these patients to your manager at evaluation time.
Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information.
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.