Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Days

Geisinger • Danville, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Nuclear Medicine Technologists administer ionizing and nonionizing radiation and adjunctive medications for diagnostic, therapeutic, radiotheranostics, or research purposes. They use radioactive materials, medications, and imaging and non-imaging equipment to study organs, body systems, and samples in support of diagnosis, treatment, radiotheranostics, and treatment planning. Procedures and data acquisition are performed at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner, under the supervision of an authorized user. The role also includes administering prescribed radionuclide therapy under the authorized user’s supervision.

The technologist independently performs or assists with nuclear medicine and molecular imaging procedures, radiotheranostics, and treatments. They prepare, administer, and document activities involving radiation, medications, and radiation exposure in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and institutional policies. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Requirements

• Graduate from a specialty training program in Radiologic Technology.
• At hire, hold certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) or registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists–Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-N).
• Hold Basic Life Support certification.
• Hold Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist certification from NMTCB or Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) credentials from ARRT.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study.
• At least 1 year of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the correct order is obtained, the patient is properly identified and prepared, and clinical history is corroborated and documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Use appropriate imaging protocols and optimize technical factors while prioritizing patient safety, patient care, and ALARA principles.
• Prepare and/or administer medications through new or existing vascular access sites as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluate images for positioning and technical quality, and verify data archival or transfer and perform post-processing when applicable.
• Educate and monitor students and other health care providers.
• Assemble, calibrate, maintain, and administer radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with applicable standards and prescriptions, under an authorized user’s supervision.
• Perform hybrid imaging, including PET-CT and SPECT-CT, for emission, transmission, attenuation correction, anatomical localization, and radiation therapy treatment planning when prescribed and supervised as specified.
• Perform nuclear medicine and molecular imaging procedures, radiotheranostics, or therapies as prescribed by a licensed practitioner and under an authorized user’s supervision.
• Procure, identify, calculate, prepare, and/or administer ionizing and nonionizing radiation as prescribed by a licensed practitioner and under an authorized user’s supervision.
• Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.
• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner benefits.
• Collaborative, cooperative, and collegial workplace atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed