PET/CT/Nuclear Med Tech FT Days

ST. LUKES's HOSPITAL & HEALTH NETWORK • Bethlehem, PA

236d

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and passion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. 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.
• If working in PET/CT, an advanced NMTCB PET/CT registry is recommended within 1 year of hire and maintained annually thereafter.
• For NJ based employees: Current New Jersey State Nuclear Medicine Technologist License from the NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection required.
• 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.

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 clean up 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.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
• Annual peer review of images meets department standards.
• Maintains competence in the use of Nuclear Medicine Information System (NMIS).
• Performs daily/weekly wipes and area monitoring.
• Knowledgeable regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background and information pertinent to proposed examination.
• Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS. Verify correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to PACS.
• Maintains competence in the use of the Patient Tracking System if applicable.
• Responsible for the success of the department to achieve hospital designated Press Ganey mean score. Every patient should receive patient education and your personalized business card.

What This Job Offers

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