St. Luke's University Health Network·Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic studies, including the ordering and administration of radiopharmaceuticals. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment quality control, managing radioactive waste, and ensuring compliance with state and federal safety regulations.
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The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine studies on patients based on departmental procedures.
Orders, measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals.
Schedules IP/OP studies.
Adheres to all state and federal regulations dealing with the functions of the Nuclear Medicine Department.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performance of Nuclear Medicine policies and procedures in compliance with St.
Luke’s established protocols and state and federal regulations governing activities in Nuclear Medicine as found in NUREG 1556, Vol 19, Rev 1.
Educates patients regarding Nuclear Medicine procedures.
Performs Quality Control on all equipment as it pertains to ACR.
Demonstrates proficiency in venipuncture with radiopharmaceuticals and pharmaceuticals using standard precaution techniques.
Demonstrates proficiency in Intramuscular injections.
Scheduling of patients and ordering of radionuclides.
Gives direction and assists in cleanup of accidents or spills involving radioactive materials.
Maintains Hot Lab and waste disposal areas in accordance with NRC and PA state regulations.
Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS/PHS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities.
Receives radionuclides.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sitting for up to 1 hour at a time per day, standing for up to 1 hour at a time per day, walking for up to 7 hours per day (up to 50 minutes at a time).
Frequent fingering, handling and grasping with hands.
Frequent use of upper extremities for lifting objects up to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 75 pounds.
Frequent holding of objects of up to 10 pounds.
Frequent pushing against objects which weigh up to 100 pounds (objects are usually on wheels) and frequent pulling of objects which weigh up to 350 pounds.
Frequent stooping/bending and reaching above the shoulder level and occasional crouching.
Feeling as it relates to palpating of patient’s veins.
Hearing both high and low frequencies, and volumes ranging from very soft to that of normal conversation.
Seeing as it relates to general vision, near vision, color vision and depth perception.
EDUCATION: Required: Graduate of an ARRT, JRCNMT, or CAMRT recognized education program or certified by the ARRT and/or NMTCB, or certification/registry eligible.
Must pass registry within 1 year of hire date.
If working in PET/CT, an advanced NMTCB PET/CT registry is recommended within 1 year of hire and maintained annually thereafter.
Candidates must be graduates of an ARRT, JRCNMT, or CAMRT recognized program and hold or be eligible for relevant certifications. A current New Jersey State Nuclear Medicine Technologist License and CPR certification are required.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, per diem Nuclear Medicine PET/CT technologist openings are usually driven by hospital and imaging-center coverage needs, so demand can appear quickly when schedules need flexibility. These roles are competitive because employers often want ARRT, JRCNMT, or CAMRT preparation, current or eligible certification, New Jersey nuclear medicine licensure, and CPR. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure status and certification eligibility before applying.
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