Radiopharmaceutical Technologist

About the Role:

Pennsylvania Medicine is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing medical research, and educating future healthcare professionals. As a leading academic medical center, we collaborate with top professionals across all disciplines to provide the highest level of care to our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform nuclear medicine procedures by preparing, administering, and measuring radioactive isotopes for therapeutic, diagnostic, and other tracer studies using various radioisotopes and equipment.
• Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceutical received, used, and disposed of, using computer systems and following physician prescriptions.
• Detect and map radiopharmaceutical in patients' bodies using cameras to produce photographic or computer images for physician interpretation.
• Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment, maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment, and dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceutical following radiation safety procedures and regulatory guidelines.
• Prepare radiopharmaceutical, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.
• Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.

Credentials and Education:

• Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Required)

About Pennsylvania Medicine:

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Pennsylvania Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together, we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.