Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Acute

OhioHealth•Columbus, OH

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Riverside Methodist Hospital is hiring a full-time, day shift Nuclear Medicine Technologist for the Cardiac Imaging Lab. This position is Monday-Friday with hours between 6:30a-4:30p as well as a rotating weekend schedule. Cardiac PET experience is preferred but the department is open to training any registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The Nuclear Medicine Tech operates imaging devices including PET/CT scanner, Nuclear Stress Imaging, computers, ECG units, laboratory equipment, dose calibrator and radiation survey instruments. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Requirements

Associate's Degree (Required)
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
Graduate of approved training program in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Registered with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
ODH Radiologic License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
BLS Certification.
Familiarity with all aspects of a fully-equipped Nuclear Medicine department.
Extensive knowledge of handling, administering radioactive materials and knowledge of nuclear instrumentation and its use.
Experienced Technologist with the skills necessary to work in full service Nuclear Medicine department.

Nice To Haves

Cardiac PET experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Performs scintigraphic scanning as prescribed by physician.
Performs image manipulation and quantitative studies. Archives patient studies on computer and quality control studies.
Receives, stores, and prepares radioactive and non-radioactive materials in preparation of patient doses. Assures availability of proper doses for patients.
Performs quality control and maintenance procedures for scanning; maintains quality control and wipe survey statistics. Assures all equipment is performing properly to obtain quality examinations.
Consults with physicians; shows images and/or computer patient studies to radiologist and/or cardiologist. Provides physicians with quality data for interpretation.
Administers diagnostic or therapeutic radiopharmaceutical/ pharmaceuticals limited to those within the scope of practice, through various routes to patient, under the direction of a physician.
Demonstrates sensitivity to the physical and emotional needs of the patient through good communication. Provides appropriate patient education, patient assessment, patient monitoring and overall patient care. Assists physician with intricate imaging procedures as needed.