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Nuclear Med Tech Adv - Casual

Part-time

UPMC

Everett, PAPart-timePosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Everett, PA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ARRT(N) Or CNMT RegistrySecondary RegistryCPR Or BLSARRT Certificate Or Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)

Job overview

UPMC is hiring a Nuclear Med Tech Adv - Casual. The Nuclear Med Tech Adv performs imaging procedures at an advanced level without constant supervision. This role involves competently executing a variety of advanced technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

Key focus areas include Monitor quality control activities and demonstrate advanced knowledge in nuclear medicine, Interact with patients and co-workers displaying values of caring, listening, dignity, and respect, and Demonstrate ability to function independently and cover off shifts and on-call responsibilities.

Successful candidates bring Accredited Nuclear Medicine Tech Program Graduate, 2+ Years Nuclear Medicine Experience, and Strong Performance Review Rating. Important skills include Imaging Procedures, Patient Care, Quality Control, Independent Judgment, Ingenuity, and Initiative.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Imaging ProceduresPatient CareQuality ControlIndependent JudgmentIngenuityInitiativeIonizing Radiation ApplicationRadiopharmaceuticals Record KeepingPatient Dose CalculationPatient Dose RecordingPatient IdentificationPatient Instructions for ExamsNuclear Medicine ExamsRISStaff EducationStudent Technologist EducationTechnical GuidanceQARegulatory TestingProtocol Development

Qualifications

Graduate of Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program2 Years Nuclear Medicine ExperiencePerformance Review Rating of Strong/Solid/GoodARRT(N) or CNMT RegistrySecondary RegistryCPR or BLSARRT Certificate or Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)

Full job description

Purpose:

Performs imaging procedures at an advanced level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of advanced technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities:

  • Monitors quality control activities and demonstrates advanced level of knowledge in nuclear medicine by providing patient care as defined by the most up to day protocols and procedures.

  • Interacts with patients and co-workers by displaying the values of caring, listening, dignity and respect.

  • Demonstrates the ability to function independently, and is able to cover off shifts, on-call responsibilities, and perform services at satellite facilities, where applicable, while continually communicating with lead and management team.

  • Performs all responsibilities of Level I Nuclear Medicine tech including maintains proper records of radiopharmaceuticals and calculates, measures and records patient dose. Performs all quality control checks on imaging and non-imaging equipment. Properly identifies all patients and provides instructions for exams. Competently performs all nuclear medicine exams and codes and tracks exams in RIS.

  • Assist with educating staff and student technologists to provide technical guidance and education.

  • Performs or assists Clinical Specialist in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.

  • Participates in standardization activities with system-level workgroups.

  • Works directly with Radiologists regarding protocol development.

Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program required.

2 Years nuclear medicine experience required.

Must have obtained a performance review rating of strong/solid/good on most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

ARRT(N) or CNMT registrySecondary registry requiredCPR or BLS RequiredCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

  • ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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