Imaging Specialist - Nuclear Medicine

LMHS Careers•Newark, OH

About The Position

The Imaging Specialist in Nuclear Medicine provides high-quality patient care and imaging services for diagnosis or treatment. The role performs imaging procedures and related techniques to produce images for interpretation by, or at the request of, a licensed practitioner. The specialist exercises professional judgment, maintains conduct consistent with medical ethics, recognizes patient conditions relevant to successful procedures, and provides compassionate, respectful care. The position also provides practical instruction to students. The role is with Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS), a non-profit healthcare organization serving the Licking County community. LMHS emphasizes patient safety, state-of-the-art technology, diversity, equity, and inclusion. The organization is accredited by DNV and TJC and may require annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Requirements

Licensed by ARRT or NMTCB.
Current ODH License.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior nuclear medicine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Confirm patient identity and study appropriateness, and provide patient education.
Safely handle and store radiopharmaceuticals.
Use appropriate techniques, radiopharmaceuticals, imaging medications, and adjunctive medications as part of standard protocols to ensure quality diagnostic images.
Administer radioactive materials in various forms and monitor patients throughout procedures.
Follow instrumentation and quality control procedures.
Follow radiation protection and safety guidelines.
Use the functions of the Radiology Information System.
Review and revise policies and procedures, protocols, and patient preparations.
Assist the supervisor with data collection and regulatory compliance.
Provide practical instruction to students.
Provide compassionate and respectful patient care and recognize patient conditions essential to successful completion of procedures.