PETNuc Med Technologist (Full Time) Jefferson Health Center City

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Job Description

PET/Nuc Med Technologist

Under the direction of a radiologist the PET/Nuc Med Technologist performs Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT procedures in accordance with approved protocols and NRC/PA DEP standards. Responsible for the preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals and the operation of all nuclear medicine and PET imaging equipment.

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers visitors and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including routine nuclear medicine studies nuclear cardiology and PET/CT oncology neurology and cardiology procedures.
• Operates nuclear medicine and PET/CT equipment using proper techniques and patient positioning to produce high quality images.
• Prepares measures administers and records radioactive materials according to departmental policies and NRC and state regulations.
• Demonstrates competency in IV placement and securement and extravasation handling.
• Conducts quality control testing on all nuclear medicine equipment. Evaluates the performance of equipment according to the manufacturers guidelines and specifications and calls service when needed.
• Documents receipt storage administration and disposal of all radioactive materials in computer information system. Stores and maintains materials according to radiation safety guidelines and disposes of materials after they have decayed to a level considered to be environmentally safe.
• Utilizes effective radiation safety practices to minimize radiation exposure to patients and personnel.
• Maintains patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all age groups of patients ranging from newborn to elderly.
• Maintains technical competency through continued education as required for certifications and licenses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies (Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required):

• Knowledge of RIS
• Knowledge of PACS

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Completion of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Program required
• Prior nuclear medicine experience preferred

Minimum Certifications Registration or License Requirements:

• ARRT(N) and/or NMTCB (Required)
• BLS (Required)

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Nationally ranked Jefferson which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65000 people strong dedicated to providing the highest-quality compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrows professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College Jefferson College of Nursing and the Kanbar College of Design Engineering and Commerce dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8300 students. Jefferson Health nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age race color religion creed sexual orientation gender gender identity marital status pregnancy national origin ancestry citizenship military status veteran status handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues including medical (including prescription) supplemental insurance dental vision life and AD&D insurance short- and long-term disability flexible spending accounts retirement plans tuition assistance as well as voluntary benefits which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues including those who work less than part-time(including per diemcolleagues adjunct faculty and Jeff Temps) have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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