Nuclear Med Technologist - Casual
Jamestown, New York
UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a skilled Casual Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team. This position requires performing imaging procedures independently at an advanced technical level, applying ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, initiative, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
At UPMC Chautauqua, we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community with a focus on compassion, innovation, and patient safety. Join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality nuclear medicine imaging to improve patient outcomes.
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.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
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 RequiredCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
At UPMC Chautauqua, we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community with a focus on compassion, innovation, and patient safety. Join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality nuclear medicine imaging to improve patient outcomes.
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.
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.
Qualifications:
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 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
Created: 2024-06-22
Reference: 6181839472
Country: United States
State: New York
City: Jamestown
About UPMC Senior Communities
Founded in: 1893
Number of Employees: 110000
Website: https://www.upmc.com/
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