Nuclear Medicine Tech / Part Time | Grove City Hospital

Highmark Health • Grove City, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Tech performs nuclear imaging procedures and therapies in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. The role involves positioning patients and performing imaging procedures, reviewing patient histories and physician orders, educating patients about procedures and equipment, and monitoring patient condition. The tech also handles radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and regulations, prepares and maintains equipment and supplies, performs quality control, and addresses imaging or equipment issues. The position is part-time at Grove City Hospital.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one year of relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of an associate’s degree.
• Nuclear certification and registration through ARRT or CNMT/Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board is required within 12 months of hire, subject to the stated exceptions for existing employees.
• Maintain active nuclear medicine certification when required based on hire or transfer date and existing certification status.
• American Heart Association CPR certification.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• Prior nuclear medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Position patients and perform imaging procedures; analyze results and identify image-quality issues; take appropriate action to resolve issues, including repositioning patients or repeating procedures; enter, transmit, and report scan results.
• Review patient history and physician orders; educate patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to support their understanding and cooperation.
• Order, prepare, administer, store, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols and applicable regulations and standards.
• Continually monitor patient condition and report or respond to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepare equipment and supplies; select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters; implement safety standards and perform equipment quality control.
• Troubleshoot, resolve, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with applicable ethical and legal standards, company policies, privacy requirements, and information security guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree