Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Days

Geisinger • Danville, PA

1d • 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. At the request of a licensed practitioner and under the supervision of an authorized user, the technologist performs nuclear medicine and molecular imaging procedures, radiotheranostics, and therapies; acquires and analyzes data for interpretation; and administers prescribed radionuclide therapy. The role also includes preparing, administering, and documenting radiation, medications, and radiation exposure in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policy.

The position is based at Geisinger Medical Center and works a day shift for 40 scheduled hours per week. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available to eligible applicants. Required upon hire is certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) or registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-N).

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure the correct order is obtained, identify and prepare the patient for the exam, corroborate and document clinical history, and respect confidentiality.
• Use appropriate imaging protocols and optimize technical factors while maximizing patient safety and care and applying ALARA principles.
• Prepare and/or administer medications through new or existing vascular access sites as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluate images for proper 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, and maintain equipment and administer radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with standards and as prescribed by a licensed practitioner under an authorized user's supervision.
• Perform hybrid imaging, including PET-CT and SPECT-CT, for emission, transmission, attenuation correction, anatomical location, and radiation therapy treatment planning when performed within hybrid imaging.
• Perform nuclear medicine and molecular imaging procedures, radiotheranostics, or therapies as prescribed by a licensed practitioner under an authorized user's supervision.
• Procure, identify, calculate, prepare, and/or administer ionizing and nonionizing radiation as prescribed by a licensed practitioner under an authorized user's supervision.
• Comply with job-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.
• $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.
• Collaborative, cooperative, and collegial work atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

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