Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist Per Diem
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion 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. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist Orders,
measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals, Schedules IP/OP
studies, and adheres to all state and federal regulations dealing
with the functions of the Nuclear Medicine Department. The intent
of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties
and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered
as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be
inherent in the position.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:1.
Performance of Nuclear Medicine policies and procedures in
compliance with St. Luke'sestablished protocols and state and
federal regulations governing activities in NuclearMedicine as
found in NUREG 1556, Vol 19, Rev 1.2. Educates patients regarding
Nuclear Medicine procedures.3. Performance of Quality Control on
all equipment as it pertains to ACR.4. Demonstrates proficiency in
venipuncture with radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticalsusing
standard precaution techniques5. Demonstrates proficiency in
Intramuscular injections6. Scheduling of patients and ordering of
radionuclides.7. Gives direction and assists in clean up of
accidents or spills involving radioactive materials.8. Maintenance
of Hot Lab and waste disposal areas in accordance with NRC and PA
stateregulations.9. Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the
RIS/HIS/PHS modules appropriate totheir job responsibilities.10.
Receives radionuclides.11. Maintains responsibility for own
professional development through active participation ininservices
and/or continuing education programs.12. Annual peer review of
images meets department standards.13. Maintains competence in the
use of Nuclear Medicine Information System (NMIS).14. Performance
of daily/weekly wipes and area monitoring.15. Knowledgeable
regarding patient condition, history and appropriate background
andinformation pertinent to proposed examination.16. Accountable
for quality of digital images sent to PACS. Verify correct patient
is selectedfrom worklist, ensures accuracy of Medical Record
information prior to being sent to PACS.17. Maintain competence in
the use of the Patient Tracking System if applicable.18.
Responsible for the success of the department to achieve hospital
designated Press Ganeymean score. Every patient should receive
patient education and your personalized businesscard.19. Maintains
confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity
as well as theproper release of information.20. Complies with
Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee,
patient andenvironmental safety and follows appropriate reporting
requirements.21. Demonstrates/models the Network's Service
Excellence Standards of Performance ininteractions with all
customers (internal and external).22. Demonstrates Performance
Improvement in the following areas as appropriate:
ClinicalCare/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational
System/Process, and Safety.23. Demonstrates financial
responsibility and accountability through the effective and
efficientuse of resources in daily procedures, processes and
practices.24. Complies with Network and departmental policies
regarding attendance and dress code.25. Demonstrates competency in
the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth
anddevelopment and communication appropriate to the age of the
patient treated.PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:Sitting for up
to 1 hour at a time per day, standing for up to 1 hour at a time
per day, walking for up to 7 hours per day (up to 50 minutes at a
time). Frequent fingering, handling and grasping with hands.
Frequent use of upper extremities for lifting objects up to 50
pounds, occasionally up to 75 pounds. Frequent holding of objects
of up to 10 pounds. Frequent pushing against objects which weigh up
to 100 pounds (objects are usually on wheels) and frequent pulling
of objects which weigh up to 350 pounds. Frequent stooping/bending
and reaching above the shoulder level and occasional crouching.
Feeling as it relates to palpating of patient's veins. Hearing both
high and low frequencies, and volumes ranging from very soft to
that of normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general
vision, near vision, color vision and depth perception.
QUALIFICATIONS(MINIMUM)EDUCATION: 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.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 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.WORK SCHEDULE: Day shift with middle shift, night
shift, weekends and holidays as required based on the needs of the
department. On Call for emergencies.Please complete your
application using your full legal name and -current home address.
-Be sure to -include -employment history for -the past seven (7)
years, including your present employer. - Additionally, you are
-encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history,
education, and/or certifications and -licenses, if applicable. -It
is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion
of submitting your first application. -Thank you for your interest
in St. Luke's!!
Keywords: St. Luke's University Health Network, Bethlehem , Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist Per Diem, Healthcare , Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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