a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Nuclear Medicine Technologist UPMC | Lancaster & Lititz, PA UPMC is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team supporting locations in Lancaster and Lititz, PA. This position offers the opportunity to work across multiple UPMC facilities throughout Central Pennsylvania while providing high-quality Nuclear Medicine services.
Purpose: 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. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Primary Locations: 1697 Crown Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601 UPMC Lititz, 1500 Highlands Drive, Lititz, PA 17543 Rotation to additional outpatient locations and hospitals throughout Central Pennsylvania as needed
Tuesday: 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at UPMC Lititz Wednesday and Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Cardiac Consultants Position is scheduled for a minimum of 28 hours, working no less than 20 hours Multi-skilled technologists who are able to work in CT or X-ray may have opportunities for additional hours a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Call
Call 1–2 weekdays per week Every third weekend Rotating holiday call Travel: This position will rotate to outpatient locations and other UPMC hospitals throughout Central Pennsylvania as needed.
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 hireIf 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 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran