Luminis Health

Regional health system operating three hospitals

Nuclear Medicine PET CT Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-time$38.34 - $57.51In-person

About the Job

Requirements

Successful completion of a formal program in Nuclear Medicine Technology at an American Medical Association-approved educational institution.
Hold American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board certification.
Hold American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification.
Have either X-ray certification with a CT background or successful completion of the in-house CT training program for Nuclear Medicine Technologists, together with a letter from the Board of Physicians approving operation of a CT/Nuclear Medicine device.
Be able to meet the position's heavy physical demands; employees can reasonably expect exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Responsibilities

Perform routine Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures and in vitro exams according to professional and departmental standards.
Follow radiation safety and MR safety policies and procedures, including the radiation badge process.
Perform routine PET/CT and nuclear medicine procedures, including image acquisition and processing, networking data with other workstations, and PACS data archiving, in accordance with departmental quality standards.
Maintain quality and productivity in the PET/CT and nuclear medicine area within established time frames.
Perform calibration and daily quality control tests on PET/CT and nuclear medicine scanners and related equipment.
Assist the supervisor and hospital finance department with insurance verification, stay informed about Medicare PET/CT and nuclear medicine coverage issues, and ensure compliance with departmental billing procedures.
Instruct patients and nursing units on dietary preparation requirements before PET/CT and nuclear medicine procedures.
Order, calibrate, and prepare PET/CT and nuclear medicine radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with state license directives.
Meet dosage administration schedules regulated by the Nuclear Medicine physician and comply with state, federal, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations for radioisotope administration.
Perform intravenous injections and administrations of PET/CT and nuclear medicine isotopes according to established standards while minimizing radiation exposure to self and others.
Document PET/CT and nuclear medicine hot lab procedures and maintain records in compliance with departmental policies, state license, and federal regulations.
Assist the supervisor and medical center marketing department with growth and development of the PET/CT and nuclear medicine modality.
Coordinate with radiation oncology to use the PET/CT scanner efficiently and perform PET/CT/SIM procedures.
Instruct new technologists on PET/CT policies and procedures to complete modality orientation within the designated time frame.

Position Objective:

Performs routine Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures and invitro exams in accordance with established professional and departmental standards.

Essential Job Duties:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Adheres to radiation safety/MR safety policies and procedures and follows radiation badge process.
Demonstrates competency in performing routine PET/CT and nuclear medicine procedures consistent with established departmental quality standards. This includes image acquisition, processing, networking of data with other workstations, as well as PACs data archival.
Maintains quality of work in the PET/CT and nuclear medicine area within established time frame and consistent with productivity standards of the department.
Performs calibration and daily quality control tests of the PET/CT and nuclear medicine scanner and all equipment related to the PET/CT and nuclear medicine operations.
Assists the supervisor and hospital finance department in all aspects of insurance verification. Demonstrates commitment to keeping informed of Medicare PET/CT and nuclear medicine coverage issues, and assuring Medical Center compliance with established departmental billing procedures.
Instructs the patients, and nursing units in a timely manner, to assure adherence to all appropriate dietary preparations prior to the PET/CT and nuclear medicine procedures.
Orders, calibrates and prepares all PET/CT and nuclear medicine radiopharmaceuticals in compliance with State license directives. 100% compliance with dosage administration schedule as regulated by the Nuclear Medicine physician, as well as state, federal and OSHA regulations regarding radioisotope administration.
Performs intravenous injections and IV administrations of PET/CT and nuclear medicine isotopes in accordance with established standards. Demonstrates solid radiation safety practices to assure least amount of radiation exposure to self, and others as possible.
Documents PET/CT and nuclear medicine hot lab procedures and maintains record keeping system in compliance with departmental policies, state license and all federal regulations.
Assists supervisor and medical center marketing department with all aspects of growth and development of PET/CT and nuclear medicine modality. Demonstrates co-operative "teamwork" attitude with radiation oncology to assure the most efficient use of the PET/CT scanner, as well as collaborating with Radiation oncology to perform PET/CT/SIM procedures. Instructs new technologists in PET/CT policy and procedure to complete modality orientation within the designated time frame.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

Successful completion of a formal program in Nuclear Medicine Technology in an AMA approved educational institution.

Required License/Certifications:

American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification.
Either X-ray certification with a CT background OR successful completion of in-house CT training program for Nuclear Medicine Technologists with a Letter from the Board of Physicians giving approval to operate a CT/Nuclear Medicine Device is required.

Working Conditions, Equipment, Physical Demands:

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands – Heavy

The physical demands and work environment that have been described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of this position; your supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Pay Range

$38.34—$57.51 USD

Luminis Health Benefits Overview:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs and more
*Benefit offerings based on employment status

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Pay Range 38.34 - 57.51 USD

About the Company

Luminis Health

Regional health system operating three hospitals

Luminis Health operates a regional health system with three hospitals and 595 beds serving seven central Maryland counties. Care is delivered through its hospitals and affiliated centers by a large team of clinicians and staff, offering emergency services, stroke care, cancer care, and other specialties. It differentiates itself by combining two major centers into one integrated network, supported by recognitions in patient satisfaction and clinical care. Its goal is to illuminate new possibilities in health care for the community by expanding access, improving outcomes, and advancing care through collaboration.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Annapolis, MD
Founded: Not listed

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