Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Waynesboro Hospital Nuclear Medicine

Part Time (40 hours/pay period)

Days

Mon-Fri 6:45a-10:45a

General Summary

Performs a variety of routine and advanced clinical diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures at an advanced skill and knowledge level.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures. Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for administration to patients. Determines the appropriate dosage required based on the study to be performed.
• Obtains patient history, reviews patient condition, and administers accurate radiopharmaceutical dosage following established departmental procedures. Monitors patients during the procedure and reports any unusual occurrences to appropriate personnel.
• Checks equipment, supplies, and accessories on a regular basis.
• Evaluates images for technical quality.
• Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.
• Positions and transfers patients safely and comfortably and explains basic procedures.
• Immobilizes patients as necessary and practices radiation safety procedures.
• Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
• Introduces and demonstrates new techniques, equipment, and research findings to staff.
• Preceptor skills.
• Advanced knowledge of patient scheduling.
• Knowledge of advanced NM diagnostic protocols.
• Advanced knowledge of basic NM therapies.
• In addition to the above, NM Tech III accountabilities could include:
• Knowledge of advanced therapies that require additional training, such as Y-90 sirspheres or Lutathera.
• Assisting with advanced departmental compliance (QA, competencies, DOH/NRC).
• Departmental leadership responsibilities in the absence of management.
• Additional departmental administrative responsibilities including but not limited to: 4C, Standard work, and protocol development/maintenance.

Required for All Jobs:

• Performs other related duties as identified.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• 5 years Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Technologist-Nuclear Medicine Technologist - ARRT Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• Additional post-primary certification through NMTCB or ARRT. Upon Hire Required
• Graduate of accredited program in radiologic technology Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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