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Jefferson Health · 1 day ago

PET/NUC MED Technologist (FT) Jefferson Health Center City

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Jefferson Health is a nationally ranked healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality clinical care and education. The PET/Nuc Med Technologist will perform Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT procedures, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and operate imaging equipment under the direction of a radiologist.

Hospital & Health Care

Hiring Manager

Jennifer Helm

Responsibilities

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson

Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including routine nuclear medicine studies, nuclear cardiology and PET/CT oncology, neurology and cardiology procedures

Operates nuclear medicine and PET/CT equipment using proper techniques and patient positioning to produce high quality images

Prepares, measures, administers, and records radioactive materials according to departmental policies and NRC and state regulations

Demonstrates competency in IV placement and securement, and extravasation handling

Conducts quality control testing on all nuclear medicine equipment. Evaluates the performance of equipment according to the manufacturer’s guidelines and specifications and calls service when needed

Documents receipt, storage, administration, and disposal of all radioactive materials in computer information system. Stores and maintains materials according to radiation safety guidelines, and disposes of materials after they have decayed to a level considered to be environmentally safe

Utilizes effective radiation safety practices to minimize radiation exposure to patients and personnel

Maintains patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all age groups of patients ranging from newborn to elderly

Maintains technical competency through continued education as required for certifications and licenses

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Nuclear MedicinePET/CT ProceduresRadiopharmaceuticals AdministrationARRT(N) CertificationNMTCB CertificationBLS CertificationQuality Control TestingRIS KnowledgePACS KnowledgeIV PlacementPatient Care Standards

Required

High School Diploma or GED required

Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program required

ARRT(N) and/or NMTCB (Required)

BLS (Required)

Knowledge of RIS

Knowledge of PACS

Preferred

Prior nuclear medicine experience preferred

Benefits

Medical (including prescription)

Supplemental insurance

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Voluntary benefits

Company

Jefferson Health

Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are partners in providing excellent clinical and compassionate care for our patients in the Philadelphia region, educating the health professionals of tomorrow in a variety of disciplines and discovering new knowledge that will define the future of clinical care.

Founded in 1995