Nuclear Medicine Technologist Part-Time

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

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine studies on patients based on departmental procedures. Orders, measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals. Schedules IP/OP studies. Adheres to all state and federal regulations dealing with the functions of the Nuclear Medicine Department.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ARRT, JRCNMT, or CAMRT recognized education program or certified by the ARRT and/or NMTCB, or certification/registry eligible.
• 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 before completion of orientation.
• For NJ based employees: Current New Jersey State Nuclear Medicine Technologist License from the NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection required.

Nice To Haves

• If working in PET/CT, an advanced NMTCB PET/CT registry is recommended within 1 year of hire and maintained annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Performance of Nuclear Medicine policies and procedures in compliance with St. Luke’s established protocols and state and federal regulations governing activities in Nuclear Medicine as found in NUREG 1556, Vol 19, Rev 1.
• Educates patients regarding Nuclear Medicine procedures.
• Performs Quality Control on all equipment as it pertains to ACR.
• Demonstrates proficiency in venipuncture with radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals using standard precaution techniques.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Intramuscular injections.
• Scheduling of patients and ordering of radionuclides.
• Gives direction and assists in cleanup of accidents or spills involving radioactive materials.
• Maintains Hot Lab and waste disposal areas in accordance with NRC and PA state regulations.
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS/PHS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities.
• Receives radionuclides.

What This Job Offers

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