Nuclear Med Technologist

Are you a Nuclear Med Tech looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients? At UPMC, our Imaging professionals use master cutting-edge technology to aid our physicians in providing world-class care.


This role is a regular full-time position that will work primarily day shifts, with no weekend, holiday or on-call responsibility. Travel to support our Reno off-site facility, as needed, would be required for this position.


If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply to this great opportunity with UPMC Northwest where you can be a Life Changer and advance your career.


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.
  Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education.

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 Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hireIf working in a NY facility, you must have received certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and be Licensed through the New York State Department of Health.

• ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran