Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Part Time - Days

Geisinger • Lewistown, PA

101d

About The Position

Uses radioactive materials to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses or injuries; meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range of their assigned clinical area. Participates in the training of new employees and students as necessary.

Requirements

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required)
• Certified CT Technician - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
• Certified Radiology Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Skills: Communication, Diagnostic Imaging, Medical Equipment Management (Mem), Preceptor Skills, Radiation Safety, Radiology, Working Independently

Responsibilities

• Calibrates and assays isotope doses; prepares radioisotopes and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Explains procedures and administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients; positions patients for procedures; provides protection to patients and personnel in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Calibrates equipment and performs camera and computer quality control; operates selected equipment to perform radionuclide imaging including scanning, organ blood flow studies, organ function studies and PET and CT studies; processes images.
• Performs semi-in-vitro studies in wet lab.
• Takes call and performs emergent studies when necessary.
• Utilizes radiology information system and electronic records systems to maintain information required for accurate patient records.
• Maintains record of receipt, use, storage, and disposal of isotopes.
• Performs routine and emergency laboratory radiation surveys and wipe tests; surveys contaminated material; assists in containment and cleanup of radiation spills.
• Performs quality control tests of equipment; immediately notifies the Team Leader or designee of irregularities.
• Notifies the Team Leader or appropriate maintenance personnel of equipment malfunctions according to procedure.
• Shares responsibility for ordering supplies; orders isotopes as needed.
• Acts as a Nuclear Medicine liaison; provides support to physicians as requested; refers problems to the Team Leader.
• Maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with patients, physicians, and employees.
• Performs processing and formatting of computer studies as requested by Team Leader.
• Performs scheduling of patients as requested by Team Leader.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• Encouragement of an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees