PET Technologist/ Nuclear Medicine
at UPMC Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 08 Oct, 2024 | USD 45 Hourly | 09 Jul, 2024 | N/A | Life Support | No | No |
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Description:
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND CLEARANCES:
ARRT(N) or CNMT registry 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)
- Act 34
Responsibilities:
PURPOSE:
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:
- Performs all quality control checks on imaging and non-imaging equipment to ensure proper performance and functioning.
- Competently performs PET exams at a high level of proficiency producing technically optimal results.
- Calculates, measures and records patient dose according to departmental policy and Radiation Safety Guidelines.
- 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.
- 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 PET radiopharmaceuticals.
- 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.
- 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.
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program required
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)
Hospital/Health Care
Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D
Health Care
Graduate
Technology
Proficient
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Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA