Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Per Diem

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Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce. Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that is nationally recognized, forward‑thinking and offers plenty of opportunities to do great work. Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, is a Magnet(TM) Hospital with five American Nurses Credentialing Center honors, and each of its facilities received an "A" grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020.

Prepares and administers radioactive medication to patients for therapeutic or imaging purposes. Performs nuclear cardiac imaging for the cardiac patient population by operating the nuclear camera. Provides technical support to medical professionals and physicians for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of the cardiac patient population. On‑call as required by the department.

• Performs high quality nuclear cardiology procedure for cardiac outpatients including explanation of test and safety precautions; operates equipment, provides assistance during testing, observes patient, and reports/follows up on any abnormal activity and documents.
• Operates cameras and other sophisticated imaging equipment to monitor how the administered drugs affect tissues and organs.
• Prepares and administers the proper dosage of radiopharmaceuticals and isotopes to patients by either injection or inhalation.
• Employs safety methods such as the use of syringe shields, gloves, and personal radiation‑monitoring devices to protect patients and medical staff from radiation exposure.
• Oversees the ordering, storage, handling, and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Assists in quality assurance relating to calibration and maintenance of equipment, policies, and procedures and ICAL activity.
• Performs required documentation and record keeping.

• Associate’s Degree
• 1 year of experience as a nuclear medicine technologist in a hospital setting.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to use discretion with confidential data that may impact staff and operation.
• Ability to monitor/assess performance of oneself, others, or the organization to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Demonstrates patient support activities such as patient flow, preparation, clean up, and turnaround of examination rooms.
• Knowledge of nuclear medicine equipment and understanding of how to use it appropriately and safely to prevent radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support – State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• CNMT – Certified Nuclear Med Tech NMTCB – State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• RT – Registered Technologist Radiology – State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

• Bachelor’s Degree in nuclear medicine.

Lift and carry 25 lbs., frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law.

All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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