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, and research purposes. Using radioactive materials, medications, and imaging and non-imaging equipment, they study organs, body systems, and samples to support diagnosis, treatment, radiotheranostics, and treatment planning. They perform nuclear medicine and molecular imaging procedures, radiotheranostics, and therapies, and acquire and analyze data at the request of a licensed practitioner and under the supervision of an authorized user. They may also administer prescribed radionuclide therapy under the authorized user’s supervision.

The technologist independently performs or assists a licensed practitioner and authorized user with procedures and treatments. They prepare, administer, and document activities involving radiation, medications, and radiation exposure in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

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—Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-N).
• Basic Life Support certification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure the correct order is obtained, identify and prepare the patient, corroborate and document clinical history, and protect confidentiality.
• Select appropriate imaging protocols and optimize technical factors while prioritizing patient safety and care and applying ALARA principles.
• Prepare and/or administer prescribed medications through new or existing vascular access sites, as applicable.
• Evaluate images for positioning and technical quality, verify data archival or transfer, and post-process data when applicable.
• Educate and monitor students and other health care providers.
• Assemble, calibrate, maintain, and administer radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with standards and prescriptions, under authorized-user 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.
• Perform nuclear medicine and molecular imaging procedures, radiotheranostics, and 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.
• Comply with organization policies, procedures, and job-specific obligations.

Benefits

• $20,000 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 work atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

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