About this opportunity
UPMC lists this Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Bradford Specialty Clinic and UPMC Kane opportunity in bradford, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
UPMC Bradford Specialty Clinic and UPMC Kane are seeking a casual Nuclear Med Technologist to join their team in a float position between these two locations. Hours will vary based on needs. This position offers a great opportunity for a flexible work schedule!
Responsibilities:
Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity and respect. Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patients fears and solicit their cooperation.
Ensures all exams within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.
Maintains appropriate records of the receipt, use and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals.
Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures.
Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data.
Documents patient history in electronic record as required.
Calculates, measures and records patient dose according to departmental policy and Radiation Safety Guidelines.
Competently performs nuclear medicine exam at a high level of proficiency producing technically optimal results.
Performs all quality control checks on imaging and non-imaging equipment to ensure proper performance and functioning.
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Worksite address
bradford, PA, 16701, US
Who can apply
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