Nuclear Medicine Technologist Full Time

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

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine studies according to departmental procedures. The technologist orders, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals; schedules inpatient and outpatient studies; and follows state and federal regulations governing the Nuclear Medicine Department. The position performs Nuclear Medicine procedures in accordance with St. Luke’s protocols and applicable regulations, educates patients about procedures, conducts equipment quality control, and demonstrates proficiency in venipuncture and intramuscular injections. Additional duties include scheduling patients, ordering and receiving radionuclides, managing radioactive-material accidents or spills, maintaining the Hot Lab and waste disposal areas, and using relevant RIS/HIS/PHS modules. The role requires the physical abilities described in the posting, including prolonged walking, frequent use of the hands and upper extremities, lifting and moving objects, and the vision, hearing, and sensory abilities needed to perform the work. Applicants must meet the stated education, registry or certification, clinical training, and CPR requirements. New Jersey-based employees must hold a current New Jersey State Nuclear Medicine Technologist License.

Requirements

Graduate of an ARRT-, JRCNMT-, or CAMRT-recognized education program, or certified by the ARRT and/or NMTCB, or certification/registry eligible.
If certification/registry eligible, pass the registry within one year of hire.
For New Jersey-based employees, hold a current New Jersey State Nuclear Medicine Technologist License from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.
Have clinical experience and didactic training under the supervision of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Hold current CPR certification before completion of orientation.

Nice To Haves

For employees working in PET/CT, an advanced NMTCB PET/CT registry is recommended within one year of hire and maintained annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine studies according to departmental procedures.
Follow St. Luke’s Nuclear Medicine policies and procedures, established protocols, and applicable state and federal regulations, including NUREG 1556, Vol. 19, Rev. 1.
Educate patients regarding Nuclear Medicine procedures.
Perform quality control on equipment as it pertains to ACR.
Perform venipuncture involving radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals using standard precaution techniques.
Perform intramuscular injections.
Schedule inpatient and outpatient studies and patients, and order radionuclides.
Give direction and assist with cleanup of accidents or spills involving radioactive materials.
Maintain the Hot Lab and waste disposal areas in accordance with NRC and Pennsylvania state regulations.
Use the RIS/HIS/PHS modules appropriate to job responsibilities.
Receive radionuclides.