Nuclear Medicine Technologist Full Time

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Easton, PA

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine studies according to departmental procedures. The role orders, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals; schedules inpatient and outpatient studies; and follows state and federal regulations governing the Nuclear Medicine Department. The technologist educates patients about procedures, performs equipment quality control, receives radionuclides, and maintains the Hot Lab and radioactive-waste disposal areas in accordance with applicable regulations. The position also includes performing venipuncture and intramuscular injections using standard precautions, scheduling patients, ordering radionuclides, and directing or assisting with cleanup of radioactive-material accidents or spills. The technologist must demonstrate competency with the RIS/HIS/PHS modules appropriate to their responsibilities and follow St. Luke’s protocols and applicable state and federal requirements, including NUREG 1556, Vol. 19, Rev. 1.

Requirements

Graduate of an ARRT-, JRCNMT-, or CAMRT-recognized education program, or be certified by the ARRT and/or NMTCB, or be certification/registry eligible.
Pass the applicable registry within one year of hire.
For employees based in New Jersey, hold a current New Jersey State Nuclear Medicine Technologist License from the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.
Have clinical competency and didactic training under the supervision of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Hold current CPR certification before completion of orientation.
Meet the stated physical and sensory requirements, including walking for up to seven hours per day, frequent handling and grasping, lifting objects up to 50 pounds frequently and up to 75 pounds occasionally, and pushing and pulling objects as described.

Nice To Haves

For employees working in PET/CT, an advanced NMTCB PET/CT registry is recommended within one year of hire and maintained annually thereafter.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine studies according to departmental procedures and established protocols.
Order, measure, administer, and receive radiopharmaceuticals and radionuclides.
Schedule inpatient and outpatient studies and patients.
Educate patients regarding Nuclear Medicine procedures.
Perform equipment quality control as it pertains to ACR.
Perform venipuncture involving radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals using standard precaution techniques.
Perform intramuscular injections.
Direct and assist with cleanup of accidents or spills involving radioactive materials.
Maintain the Hot Lab and waste-disposal areas in accordance with NRC and Pennsylvania state regulations.
Demonstrate competency in the RIS/HIS/PHS modules appropriate to job responsibilities.
Adhere to state and federal regulations governing Nuclear Medicine activities, including requirements described in NUREG 1556, Vol. 19, Rev. 1.