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UPMC Nuclear Med Technologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Now offering a Sign-On Bonus for Nuclear Med Technologists!
Sign-On Bonus Details: $6,000 for a two-year work commitment!
UPMC Shadyside/Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a full-time Nuclear Med Technologist to join the PET/CT team! This position will support Hillman Cancer Center, consisting of daylight shifts Monday - Friday, between the hours of 6am - 5:30pm. No evenings, weekends, or call responsibilities!
Dual certified in CT or CT board eligible is highly preferred.
Responsibilities:
Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.
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.
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program or candidate meets NMTCB alternate eligibility criteria.
Additional CT certification is highly preferred. 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 hire.
ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran