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Nuclear Medicine Technologist PET/CT Full Time Days
•30 days ago
Estimated Pay | $47 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Hughesville, Pennsylvania |
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Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist PET/CT Full Time Days
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Diagnostic Services
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: GMC Radiology Nuclear Medicine & PET/CT Team
Date Posted: 12/19/2023
Job ID: R-55083
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Diagnostic Services
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: GMC Radiology Nuclear Medicine & PET/CT Team
Date Posted: 12/19/2023
Job ID: R-55083
Job Summary
$10,000 Sign on bonus for eligible applicants!! Geisinger is proud to offer General Diagnostic Radiology Technologist Regional Float positions with a $15,000 sign on bonus for eligible candidates! This position also offers a $6/hr. premium on top of the base pay rate. · Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment · Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) · Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability · Competitive 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment · PTO plan that allows you to earn more time fast · MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentives · Family-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones. Employee referral incentive program Uses radioactive materials to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses or injuries; meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range of their assigned clinical area. Participates in the training of new employees and students as necessary.Job Duties
- Calibrates and assays isotope doses; prepares radioisotopes and radiopharmaceuticals.
- Explains procedures and administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients; positions patients for procedures; provides protection to patients and personnel in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
- Calibrates equipment and performs camera and computer quality control; operates selected equipment to perform radionuclide imaging including scanning, organ blood flow studies, organ function studies and PET and CT studies; processes images.
- Performs semi-in-vitro studies in wet lab.
- Takes call and performs emergent studies when necessary.
- Utilizes radiology information system and electronic medical records system to maintain information required for accurate patient records.
- Maintains record of receipt, use, storage, and disposal of isotopes.
- Performs routine and emergency laboratory radiation surveys and wipe tests; surveys contaminated material; assists in containment and cleanup of radiation spills.
- Performs quality control tests of equipment; immediately notifies the Team Leader or designee of irregularities.
- Notifies the leadership or appropriate maintenance personnel of equipment malfunctions according to procedure.
- Shares responsibility for ordering supplies; orders isotopes as needed.
- Acts as a Nuclear Medicine liaison; provides support to physicians as requested; refers problems to appropriate leadership.
- Maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with patients, physicians, and employees.
- Performs processing and formatting of computer studies as requested by Team Leader.
- Performs scheduling of patients as requested by Team Leader.
- Performance of nuclear medicine exams and assisting with procedures and therapies require access and handling of non-controlled medications and radioactive pharmaceuticals.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist from Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) or Nuclear Medicine Technology certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needed upon hire.