Upmc Passavant · 3 months ago
Nuclear Med Technologist
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$30.65/hr - $43.73/hrUPMC Passavant is a healthcare facility seeking a Nuclear Med Technologist to perform imaging procedures at a technical level requiring independent judgment. The role involves interacting with patients, ensuring proper documentation and coding of exams, and maintaining records of radiopharmaceuticals used during procedures.
Hospital & Health Care
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
Qualification
Required
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program or candidate meets NMTCB alternate eligibility criteria
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 hire
ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
Benefits
NEW Sign-On Bonus Available! • •(External and eligible candidates)• $6,000 with 2-year commitment
Company
Upmc Passavant
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is a $23 billion integrated global nonprofit health enterprise that has 92,000 employees, 40 hospitals with more than 8,000 licensed bed
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Susan Hoolahan
Chief Nursing Officer,Vice President Operations,Vice President Patient Care
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