Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Per Diem

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 nonimaging 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 EKGs.
• 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 oncall schedule weekend and holiday schedule.
• Skill in verbal and written communication with patients families coworkers 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.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination whose staff is reflective of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.