Nuclear Medicine Tech - Reg

Nuclear Medicine Tech

Fulltime Day position Monday - Friday with rotation and on call.  On call with rotation is also required during weekends and holidays

AFSMCE Union 

Posted: August 18, 2023

This position is currently offering a $6,000.00 sign on bonus with a 2 year commitment to UPMC!  

Purpose:
Performs and assists on a technical level with diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine studies in compliance with Federal and State agencies, under the direction of a qualified radiologist.

Responsibilities:

• Provides immobilizing devices as required. Utilizes protective safety devices when needed for quality imaging.
• Supports department and hospital based CPI activities by actively participating in the CPI process.
• PET/CT Nuclear Medicine technologist is responsible for ordering, calibrating and administration of radiopharmaceutical following DEP regulations along with giving patient preparation and instructions before and after completion of scan as well as obtaining adequate history. Also must work as a team with CT scan staff in obtaining the best patient diagnostic scan possible. NM staff is required to test glucose levels on PET/CT patient's pre and post scan.
• In the absence of the supervisor, may be designated as acting supervisor.
• Assists the authorized physician and Radiation Safety Officer in the preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals to patients.
• Prepares solution, materials and instruments for sterilization. Prepares all doses, items, and equipment as sterile environment.Assists in preparing radioactive tracer compounds for patient use. Prepares needed doses per exam request, physician orders, patient age, weight, and diagnosis.
• Develops films by laser processing. Has knowledge to develop films as needed.
• Is responsible for performing radionuclide procedures on patients inclusive of organ imaging, function studies, and assisting the physician in the therapeutic use of radioisotopes under prescribed safety conditions.
• Is responsible for delegated areas of authority in the performance of routine or special procedures, including therapeutic treatments, for benign disease.
• Transfers and positions patients. Accurately positions and moves patients for diagnostic images.
• Acquires and maintains skill level in venipuncture therapy in accordance with Department policy.
• Selects and operates equipment as directed. Has knowledge of equipment and how to utilize properly.
• Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Maintains adequate records of radioisotope receipt, use, storage, and disposal in accordance with state and federal regulations governing the accountability for radioactive materials. Maintains other records as directed.
• Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination. Follows sterile technique guidelines.
• Assists in equipment calibration and radioisotope assay operations. Assures equipment in proper operational order.
• Assists in performing first aid as necessary. Knowledge of CPR required as well as emergency procedures.
• Complies with established occupational BBF and TB exposure policies.
• Use of PACS. Has knowledge of the hospital PACS system, to review and acquire current and previous images.Use of the Radiology Information System. Has knowledge in performing the tasks of scanning documents, interactive documents, able to charge, revise, and add procedures.