Nuclear Medical Technologist II

Company: Lehigh Valley Health Network
Location: East Stroudsburg
Posted on: November 14, 2024

Job Description:

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

***Qualified candidates are eligible to receive a sign on bonus***
Performs nuclear cardiac imaging for the cardiac patient population operating the nuclear camera. Provides technical support to medical professionals and Physicians for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of the cardiac patient population. Works in a hospital facility that offers full hospital services. Provides direct patient care to high acuity patients encompassing emergency, inpatient and outpatient classes supporting up to and including trauma and ICU.
Performs high quality nuclear cardiology procedure for cardiac outpatients including explanation of test and safety precautions, operates equipment, provides assistance during testing, observes patient, and reports/follows-up on any abnormal activity and documents.
Operates cameras and other sophisticated imaging equipment to monitor how the administered drugs affect tissues and organs.
Employs safety methods such as the use of syringe shields, gloves, and personal radiation-monitoring devices to protect patients and medical staff from radiation exposure.
Assists in quality assurance relating to calibration and maintenance of equipment, policies, and procedures and ICAL activity.
Associate's Degree Nuclear Medicine
-1 year Experience as a nuclear medicine technologist in a hospital setting
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to use discretion with confidential data that may impact staff and operation.
- Ability to monitor/assess performance of oneself, others, or the organization to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Knowledge of nuclear medicine equipment and understanding of how to use it appropriately and safely to prevent radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable.
- CNMT - Certified Nuclear Med Tech NMTCB - State of Pennsylvania or
- RT - Registered Technologist Radiology - State of Pennsylvania


Bachelor's Degree Nuclear Medicine


Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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