Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Float, Full Time)

United States·Bethlehemmid

Healthcare ClinicalImaging Technologist

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Key Responsibilities

Performance of Nuclear Medicine policies and procedures in compliance with St.

Requirements Summary

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,

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Healthcare ClinicalImaging Technologist

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine studies on patients based on departmental procedures. Orders, measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals. Schedules IP/OP studies. Adheres to all state and federal regulations dealing with the functions of the Nuclear Medicine Department.

Responsibilities

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Performance of Nuclear Medicine policies and procedures in compliance with St. Luke’s established protocols and state and federal regulations governing activities in Nuclear Medicine as found in NUREG 1556, Vol 19, Rev 1.
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Educates patients regarding Nuclear Medicine procedures.
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Performs Quality Control on all equipment as it pertains to ACR.
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Demonstrates proficiency in venipuncture with radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals using standard precaution techniques.
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Demonstrates proficiency in Intramuscular injections.
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Scheduling of patients and ordering of radionuclides.
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Gives direction and assists in cleanup of accidents or spills involving radioactive materials.
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Maintains Hot Lab and waste disposal areas in accordance with NRC and PA state regulations.
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Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS/PHS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities.
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Receives radionuclides.

Requirements

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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.

Required: 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.

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!!