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Lehigh Valley Health Network

Integrated academic health care network

Nuclear Medical Technologist 2

Full-TimePosted on 9/30/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Bethlehem, PA, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • An Associate’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine is required.
  • At least 1 year of experience as a nuclear medicine technologist in a hospital setting is required.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and use discretion with confidential data that may impact staff and operations.
  • Ability to monitor and assess the performance of oneself, others, or the organization to make improvements or take corrective action.
  • Ability to perform patient support activities, including patient flow, preparation, cleanup, and examination room turnaround.
  • Knowledge of nuclear medicine equipment and how to use it appropriately and safely to keep radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification in Pennsylvania is required within 30 days.
  • Must hold one of the following Pennsylvania credentials: Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) from NMTCB, or Registered Technologist in Radiology (RT).
  • Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds, sit and stand frequently, and use a keyboard frequently. Patient care providers may also need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and administer radioactive medication to patients for therapeutic or imaging purposes.
  • Perform nuclear cardiac imaging for cardiac patients using the nuclear camera.
  • Provide technical support to medical professionals and physicians in diagnosing, treating, and caring for cardiac patients.
  • Provide direct patient care to high-acuity emergency, inpatient, and outpatient patients, including trauma and intensive care patients.
  • Perform nuclear cardiology procedures for cardiac outpatients, explaining the test and safety precautions, operating equipment, assisting during testing, observing patients, reporting and following up on abnormal activity, and documenting the procedure.
  • Operate cameras and other sophisticated imaging equipment to monitor the effects of administered drugs on tissues and organs.
  • Prepare and administer appropriate doses of radiopharmaceuticals and isotopes by injection or inhalation.
  • Use safety methods, including syringe shields, gloves, and personal radiation-monitoring devices, to protect patients and medical staff from radiation exposure.
  • Oversee the ordering, storage, handling, and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals.
  • Assist with quality assurance for equipment calibration and maintenance, policies and procedures, and ICAL activity.
  • Complete required documentation and record keeping.
  • Provide on-call coverage as required by the department.
Desired Qualifications
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine is preferred.
  • Three years of experience as a nuclear medicine technologist in a hospital setting is preferred.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network

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Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is part of Jefferson Health, forming a large integrated academic health care system with tens of thousands of staff, 32 hospitals, and 700+ care sites across multiple regions. It provides medical care, education, and clinical research to serve patients, with care delivered through hospitals, clinics, and research programs. LVHN stands out through its integration with a major academic health network, broad regional reach, and commitment to high-quality patient care along with ongoing education and research. The goal is to heal and improve health outcomes for the communities it serves while maintaining a respectful, informative presence in public communications.

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10,001+

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Headquarters

Pottsville, Pennsylvania

Founded

1899

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What believers are saying

  • LVH-Muhlenberg’s expanded emergency department completes in fall 2026, lifting throughput.
  • LVHN won a $250,000 Schools-to-Work grant for Health Care Futures on 2026 workforce development.
  • Kalahari and ArtsQuest partnerships in April and September 2026 strengthen community brand and patient funnel.

What critics are saying

  • LVHN settled a $192,500 wage lawsuit in August 2026, signaling payroll-control weakness.
  • The 2024 Capital Rx fraud case dismissed July 10, 2026 exposed contracting friction and litigation risk.
  • The 2023 BlackCat breach fed a $65 million settlement; another cyber event would cripple trust.

What makes Lehigh Valley Health Network unique

  • Jefferson Health integration gives LVHN broader specialist coverage and referral depth in 2026.
  • Six hospitals earned SRC hernia-surgery excellence accreditation on January 22, 2026.
  • LVHN’s 2026 neighborhood-hospital network extends care into Hellertown, Tannersville, and Pocono Creek.

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