Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals for use in both diagnostic studies and therapeutic treatments. Creates and enhances diagnostic images using a variety of imaging equipment and tools. Being a Nuclear Medicine Technologist collects biologic specimens and prepares data for interpretation by physicians. Follows radiation safety guidelines and documents radiopharmaceutical usage for regulatory compliance. Additionally, Nuclear Medicine Technologist may require a bachelor's degree in a related area. Typically requires certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and a state license to practice. Typically reports to a chief technologist or manager. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Nuclear Medicine Technologist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Location : US:PA:Hershey
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 1.0
Shift : Varied
Hours : Varied
Division Chief – Nuclear Medicine/Molecular Imaging
The Department of Radiology at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and Penn State College of Medicine is seeking a full-time Radiologist to serve as Chief of the Division of Nuclear Medicine. The successful candidate will need to have subspecialty fellowship training in nuclear medicine and have or be eligible for subspecialty certification in nuclear radiology from the ABR or be eligible for board certification from the ABNM. The position will require interpretation of diagnostic adult and pediatric nuclear medicine examinations as well as performance of radioactive therapeutic procedures. Special consideration will be given to candidates with an academic interest in oncologic imaging and theragnostics. This is a non-tenure position and awarded academic rank will be commensurate with experience and record of scholarship.
As Chief the candidate will oversee a division of 4 subspecialists and will have responsibility for the academic and clinical missions of the division. They will join our group of 52 academic faculty and 28 community practice radiologists in a growing academic health system that includes the academic Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center and 4 regional community hospitals.
A passion for teaching is essential as the education of our medical students, 34 DR and DR/IR residents, fellows, and staff is a core value of our program. The Division offers an ACGME fellowship in Nuclear Medicine. The Department supports an education curriculum specialist to mentor faculty in teaching and develop scholarship in radiology education. There is opportunity for innovative clinical research through collaboration with an interdisciplinary lung cancer screening program and the Division of Radiology Innovation and Value Enhancement (DRIVE), supporting informatics, data analytics, and outcomes research. DRIVE has two full-time data analysts and works with our central data team to provide advanced data mining and analysis support for healthcare innovation and investigator-initiated research projects. The Department sponsors a core imaging lab that supports quantitative image analysis, 3D imaging support for 3D printing and virtual reality, and cardiovascular imaging.
What We’re Seeking :
What We’re Offering :
The Department has state of the art diagnostic imaging equipment including :
UNIQUE FACILITIES
Ultramodern USP 797 compliant nuclear pharmacy permitting on-site radiopharmaceutical compounding
REGIONALLY UNIQUE SERVICES
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
What the Area Offers :
For additional information, please contact :
Patty Shipton, CPRP, Senior Physician Recruiter; Email: pshipton@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
Union : Non Bargained
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