Nuclear Medicine Tech I - PRN

Fisher-Titus Health•Norwalk, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Radiologist and the director, the Nuclear Medicine Tech I performs diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures. The role works collaboratively with the Imaging Services team and other departments to provide safe, quality care. The position is PRN as needed. Fisher-Titus serves the greater Huron County area with a continuum of health and wellness care. Its mission is to deliver compassionate, convenient care to the highest level of excellence to promote lifelong health and wellness for the community. The role supports patient rights, privacy, dignity, safety, confidentiality, quality assurance, and compliance with regulatory requirements and applicable laws and policies. It also supports Fisher-Titus’s mission, vision, and CARES values, and is expected to communicate compassionately, demonstrate service etiquette, commit to safety, and deliver high-quality care.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved program in Nuclear Medicine or Radiologic Technology.
Must be ARRT registered in nuclear medicine or certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.
Must hold a current Ohio Department of Health Radiologic License - Nuclear Medicine License.
CPR certification required.

Nice To Haves

Nuclear medicine experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine nuclear medicine procedures in accordance with physician orders, departmental protocols, and regulatory standards.
Prepare, calculate, and administer radiopharmaceuticals using aseptic technique and radiation-safety practices.
Obtain and maintain intravenous access for radiopharmaceutical administration.
Operate nuclear medicine imaging equipment to obtain accurate diagnostic images and functional data.
Verify patient identity, review clinical history, and ensure complete and accurate documentation.
Position, instruct, and monitor patients to ensure safety, comfort, and optimal image quality.
Apply radiation safety principles, including ALARA standards, to protect patients, staff, and self.
Perform routine quality control testing and identify equipment concerns according to department procedures.
Maintain accurate records related to procedures, radiation exposure, and radiopharmaceutical usage.
Communicate professionally with patients, physicians, and healthcare team members.
Support quality improvement and ongoing competency requirements.
Protect patient privacy, dignity, and well-being in a safe and secure environment.
Follow safety, universal precaution, fire, disaster, risk management, security, confidentiality, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance procedures.
Use active listening, the AIDET communication tool, key words at key times, and HEART service recovery techniques.
Demonstrate service etiquette, maintain a calm and positive attitude, promote a healing environment, respect patient diversity, and assess and manage patient expectations.
Recognize and report safety risks and contribute to efficient, effective, purposeful care and continual process improvement.