Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Part Time - Days

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Part Time - Days

Location : Lewistown, Pennsylvania

Job Category : Diagnostic Services, Radiology

Schedule : Days

Work Type : Part time

Department : Radiology Modality Team

Date Posted : 09 / 29 / 2025

Job ID : R-85797

Job SummaryUses radioactive materials to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses or injuries; meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range of their assigned clinical area. Participates in the training of new employees and students as necessary.

Job Duties

• Calibrates and assays isotope doses; prepares radioisotopes and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Explains procedures and administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients; positions patients for procedures; provides protection to patients and personnel in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Calibrates equipment and performs camera and computer quality control; operates selected equipment to perform radionuclide imaging including scanning, organ blood flow studies, organ function studies and PET and CT studies; processes images.
• Performs semi-in-vitro studies in wet lab.
• Takes call and performs emergent studies when necessary.
• Utilizes radiology information system and electronic records systems to maintain information required for accurate patient records.
• Maintains record of receipt, use, storage, and disposal of isotopes.
• Performs routine and emergency laboratory radiation surveys and wipe tests; surveys contaminated material; assists in containment and cleanup of radiation spills.
• Performs quality control tests of equipment; immediately notifies the Team Leader or designee of irregularities.
• Notifies the Team Leader or appropriate maintenance personnel of equipment malfunctions according to procedure.
• Shares responsibility for ordering supplies; orders isotopes as needed.
• Acts as a Nuclear Medicine liaison; provides support to physicians as requested; refers problems to the Team Leader.
• Maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with patients, physicians, and employees.
• Performs processing and formatting of computer studies as requested by Team Leader.
• Performs scheduling of patients as requested by Team Leader.
• Performance of nuclear medicine exams and assisting with procedures and therapies require access and handling of non-controlled medications and radioactive pharmaceuticals.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

EducationGraduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)Certified CT Technician - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT); Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB); Certified Radiology Technologist - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Our Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES : Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS : We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE : We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING : We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY : We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.PandoLogic. Keywords : Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Location : Lewistown, PA - 17044 , PL : 600850915