Nuclear Medicine Technologist

6 days ago

Elkton MD United States ChristianaCare Full time

Are you interested in working for an organization passionate about love and excellence?

ChristianaCare is a nonprofit health system with a mission of service. We believe that the key to providing truly excellent health care is to partner with our patients and their families, building a system of care that is effective, affordable and valuable to everyone who is touched by it.

ChristianaCare, is looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (per diem) who will utilize our core values of Love & Excellence to provide the highest level of care to our patients.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures and/or PET/CT procedures in adherence to the State Regulations and to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures.
  • Maintains compliance with local, state, and federal regulations as specified in NRC and state licenses.  Complies with JCAHO regulations.
  • Performs Nuclear Medicine and/or PET/CT procedures and quality control as defined by department protocols.
  • Demonstrates complete knowledge and proficiency in the use of all contrast media injectors.
  • Completes all technical assigned imaging and non-imaging procedures in the designated scheduled times.
  • Performs IV, IM, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections.  Performs accurate dose calculations.
  • Completes transmission of optimum quality images to PACS system, able to digitize films, and know how to use a CD burner, if available.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Associates Degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
  • One year experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities relating to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient care.
  • Knowledge, skills, and abilities related to nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures, techniques, radiation safety, quality control, and performance improvement practices, stress test monitoring, and EKG’s.
  • Knowledge of and ability to abide by departmental standards, procedures, protocols, policies and guidelines.
  • Knowledge of and ability to use nuclear medicine and PET/CT cameras, computers, and laboratory equipment.
  • Ability to abide by local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Ability to assess patient needs to determine which type of radiopharmaceutical to use and which procedure to follow, including additional images.
  • Ability to utilize fundamental computer techniques on nuclear medicine and PET/CT equipment and Christiana Care Health Services Clinical Care System.
  • Ability to prepare, verify, and administer all radiopharmaceuticals in a safe and effective manner.
  • Ability to follow universal precautions.
  • Ability to physically respond appropriately to crisis situations including CPR.
  • Ability to assess a situation and call for assistance, if necessary.
  • Ability to assess own knowledge and developmental needs as technology changes.
  • Ability to reason, prioritize, and respond to STAT orders or fluctuations in patient schedule.
  • Ability to maintain confidential information.
  • Ability to exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
  • Ability to instruct and teach nuclear medicine and PET/CT procedures.
  • Ability to act independently within established procedures and protocols.
  • Ability to constructively manage stress that might create a negative impact on performance.
  • Ability to participate in the mandatory on-call schedule, weekend and holiday schedule.
  • Skill in verbal and written communication with patients, families, co-workers, management, physicians, nursing, and other ancillary staff.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Current certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(N) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
  • ARRT (CT) certification for a PET/CT technologist and obtained within 3 years of hire for a Nuclear Medicine technologist at Christiana Hospital.
  • Licensed by State of Delaware Authority on Radiation Protection and/or State of Maryland.
  • BLS certification.

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