Nuclear Medicine Technologist-Part Time

Meadville Medical Center • Meadville, PA

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About The Position

The technologist will serve as a primary member of the Radiology Patient Care Team. He/she will maintain a comprehensive understanding of the program. The tech is responsible for all diagnostic nuclear equipment operation and calibration processes. The technologist must perform all diagnostic procedures. The technologist must be able to operate all technical equipment in order to produce diagnostic scintigraphs for the radiologists’ interpretation. The technologist must be able to perform all routine and emergency nuclear medicine exams and or processing of scans.

Requirements

• Professional knowledge of Nuclear Medicine and practice at a level normally acquired through the completion of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Must be a registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist or registry eligible and pass the registry within one year of hire.
• Cannot be on probation from the ARRT more than once.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• In the absence of supervisors, demonstrates ability to function with a degree of autonomy as to continue routine patient care.
• Maintains current on all diagnostic nuclear medicine equipment.
• Displays ability to perform all diagnostic procedures within Nuclear Medicine department.
• Exhibits strong knowledge of departmental function and operation.
• Explains procedure to patient before starting exam.
• Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations.
• Reads orders and the suspected pathology to make sure the correct tests are performed.
• Accurately produces quality images.
• Maintains skills in the treatment and care for patients from newborn to geriatrics and understands techniques for different ages.
• Maintains equipment in a clean and safe manner.
• Consults with the radiation safety officer regarding radiation safety issues.
• Demonstrates adherence to radiation safety policies and procedures in daily practice.
• Is knowledgeable of Radiology’s chain of command and demonstrates adherence to it.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned by radiology manager, radiology lead technologist and or lead Nuclear Medicine technologist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees