Nuclear Med Tech II - Elyria: PRN

University Hospitals•Elyria, OH

43d

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist II will prepare, measure and administer radiopharmaceuticals for use in diagnostic and therapeutic studies. Will performs and assists with nuclear medicine studies and is responsible for patient safety protocols. will be able to effectively implement new and existing protocols and standards into the daily workflow while maintaining the highest standards of patient care. Maintains all federal, state, local and regulatory agency requirements.

Requirements

High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and
Graduate Completion of an accredited 2-year program in a school of Nuclear Medicine Technology
2+ years Registered technologist with 2 plus years’ experience (Required)
Effective written and oral communication. (Required proficiency)
Effective organizational and interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency)
Operation of Gamma Camera, scintillation survey and counting equipment, computer (Required proficiency)
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) (Required Upon Hire) or
Licensed by the state of Ohio (Required)Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) (Required Upon Hire) or
Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-N) (Required) and
Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
Licensed by the state of Ohio (Required)

Responsibilities

Accurately, timely, and efficiently performs moderate and highly complex Nuclear Medicine patient exams & provides patient care within the scope of Nuclear Medicine
Maintains Quality Control on Nuclear Equipment
Maintains Compliance with State and Federal Agencies
Consistently follows hospital and department guidelines for patient identification and safety.
Maintains licensure and continuing education requirements.
Maintains a responsibility for self-development with support for the learning environment of the Hospital and the department of Imaging.
Uses administrative skills to contribute to the successful operation of the department by entering and completing correct billing codes in the RIS and on the patient billing sheets.
Collaborates effectively with co-workers and staff to ensure that assignments are completed in a professional and effective manner.
Displays a commitment to Hospital mission and values
Provides age-specific care to patients from neonates through geriatrics.
Performs all aspects of in vivo and in vitro nuclear medicine procedures in an efficient and professional manner providing patient care.
Ability to optimize study through knowledge of image processing techniques
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.