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Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary:

Performs Nuclear Medicine Procedures by preparing, administering and measuring radioactive isotopes for therapeutic, diagnostic and other tracer studies using a variety of radioisotopes and equipment

Responsibilities:

• 1. Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceutical received, used and disposed, using computer and following physicians' prescription.

• 2. Detect and map radiopharmaceutical in patient's bodies using a camera to produce photographic or computer images for physician interpretation.

• 3. Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment.

• 4. Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.

• 5. Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceutical, following radiation safety procedures and regulatory guidelines.

• 6. Prepare radiopharmaceutical, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.

• 7. Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedure.

OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Prepares room, equipment, and materials as needed.

• 2. Prepare patients for nuclear medicine examinations, by explaining procedures, positioning patients for imaging and monitoring patients and equipment throughout procedures.

• 3. Consistently demonstrates competence in performing nuclear medicine procedures.

• 4. Observes patient and equipment during procedure, reports unusual occurrences and records patient’s condition.

• 5. Maintains professional, courteous, and cooperative manner with patients, co-workers, and public.

• 6. Follows proper procedure for clerical and administrative tasks as related to job.

• 7. Exercises initiative as appropriate in performance of duties.

• 8. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the Hospital Information System and Isite (PACS) and completes documentation of exams.

• 9. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.

• 10. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• 11. Demonstrates growth in nuclear medicine field. Attends appropriate continuing education programs to maintain/develop skills and knowledge.

• 12. Supports customer service and performance improvement goals of the department.

• 13. Maintains standards of confidentiality.

• 14. On-call Responsibilities.

• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures

• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Credentials:

PA DEP License in Nuclear Medicine Technology. (Required)

ARRT (N) or NMTCB (CNMT) certification within 6 months of hire. (Required)

ARRT (N) or NMTCB (CNMT) CT fusion certification within 12 months of hire (Required)

BLS certification (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

1 year experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in a hospital setting preferred.

(Required) Graduate of a CHEA, AMA, and/or JRCNMT Nuclear Medicine program, or equivalent

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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