Nuclear Med Technologist Registered - Acute

OhioHealth • Columbus, OH

21h • Onsite

About The Position

$15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS External applicants and newly licensed internal applicants may be eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment. Previously employed applicants who have been gone from the organization more than 90 days may also be eligible. Riverside Methodist Hospital's Cardiac Imaging Lab is hiring a full-time (32 hours/week) registered Nuclear Med Technologist for PET CT and DSpect. The hours for this position are 8-hour shifts varying between 6:30a-4:30p and include a weekend rotation which usually equates to once per month. There is no call requirement, and the lab is closed on observed major holidays. The Nuclear Med Technologist operates imaging devices, 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(N) 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree