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Nuclear Med Technologist - PRN

Part-time

UPMC

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Compensation
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Location
Carlisle, PA
Schedule
Part-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ARRT(N) Or CNMT Registry Or Registry EligibleRegistry Within 12 Months Of HireCPR Or BLSARRT Certificate Or Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting With RenewalAct 33 With RenewalAct 34 With Renewal

Job overview

UPMC is hiring a Nuclear Med Technologist - PRN. Performs imaging procedures at a technical level without constant supervision, applying ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes and covering shifts as needed, including weekends and evenings, with a minimum of two shifts per month.

Key focus areas include Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with patients and co‑workers with caring, listening, dignity and respect, Communicates instructions to patients clearly and concisely to allay fears and solicit cooperation, and Ensures exams are properly coded, tracked, networked, and charged through RIS and ISITE systems.

Important skills include Interact With Patients, Interact With Co-workers, Caring, Listening, Dignity, and Respect.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Interact With PatientsInteract With Co-WorkersCaringListeningDignityRespectTeam MemberCommunicate Instructions ClearlyExplain ProceduresRIS SystemISITEMaintain RecordsIdentify PatientsUniversal ProtocolReview Patient HistoryAssess Physician OrdersDepartmental ProtocolsDocument Patient HistoryCalculate Patient DoseMeasure Patient DoseRecord Patient DoseRadiation Safety GuidelinesPerform Nuclear Medicine ExamQuality Control Checks

Qualifications

Graduate of Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program or NMTCB Alternate EligibilityARRT(N) or CNMT Registry or Registry EligibleRegistry Within 12 Months of HireCPR or BLSARRT Certificate or Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting With RenewalAct 33 With RenewalAct 34 With RenewalAct 73 FBI Clearance With RenewalLicensed Through New York State Department of Health

Full job description

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

This position and will as needed to cover for vacations, absences, and call during the week and on weekends during days and part of the evening. Must work at least 2 shifts per month.

Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity and respect. Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.

  • Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patient's fears and solicit their cooperation.

  • Ensures all exams within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.

  • Maintains appropriate records of the receipt, use and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals.

  • Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data. Documents patient history in electronic record as required.

  • Calculates, measures and records patient dose according to departmental policy and Radiation Safety Guidelines.

  • Competently performs nuclear medicine exam at a high level of proficiency producing technically optimal results.

  • Performs all quality control checks on imaging and non-imaging equipment to ensure proper performance and functioning.

  • Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program or candidate meets NMTCB alternate eligibility criteria.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:ARRT(N) or CNMT registry or registry eligible Must obtain registry within 12 months of hire. CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire If working in a NY facility, you must have received certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and be Licensed through the New York State Department of Health.

  • ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)

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

  • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal

  • Act 33 with renewal

  • Act 34 with renewal

  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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