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UPMC Nuclear Med Technologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Now Offering a Generous Sign-On Bonus to all Eligible Hires!

Sign-On Bonus Details: $6,000 for a two-year work commitment!

UPMC Presbyterian is Hiring! Join our team as a full-time Nuclear Med Technologist and take your imaging career to the next level!

Position Highlights:

  • Steady daylight shifts, Monday – Friday, between 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM

  • On-call responsibilities: Weekdays 5:00 PM – 6:30 AM & 24-hour coverage on weekends

  • CT certification highly preferred

At UPMC Presbyterian’s Nuclear Med Department, you'll gain experience with diverse nuclear medicine procedures that aren’t performed anywhere else. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a team of life-changers! Apply today and advance your career!

Responsibilities:

  • 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 patient's 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.

  • 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.

  • Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program or candidate meets NMTCB alternate eligibility criteria.

  • Computed Tomography (CT) certification highly preferred. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • ARRT(N) or CNMT registry or registry eligible.

  • Must obtain registry within 12 months of hire.

  • CPR or BLS Required.

  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

  • ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC)

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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