Nuclear Medicine Tech I - PRN

Fisher-Titus Medical Center•Norwalk, OH

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 collaborates with the Imaging Services team and other facility departments to provide safe, quality care. The position performs routine nuclear medicine procedures according to physician orders, departmental protocols, and regulatory standards; prepares, calculates, and administers radiopharmaceuticals; operates imaging equipment; and obtains accurate diagnostic images and functional data. The technologist verifies patient identity, reviews clinical history, documents procedures, positions and monitors patients, and applies radiation-safety practices. The role also performs routine quality-control testing, maintains procedure and radiopharmaceutical records, communicates professionally with patients and care teams, and supports quality improvement and competency requirements. This is a PRN position, with hours as needed. Fisher-Titus serves the greater Huron County area and describes its mission as delivering compassionate and convenient care that promotes lifelong health and wellness.

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.
Demonstrated proficiency in obtaining and maintaining IV access for radiopharmaceutical administration.

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 (IV) access for radiopharmaceutical administration.
Operate nuclear medicine imaging equipment to obtain diagnostic images and functional data.
Verify patient identity, review clinical history, and ensure complete and accurate documentation.
Position, instruct, and monitor patients to promote 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.
Support Fisher-Titus's mission, vision, and CARES values; protect patient rights, privacy, dignity, and well-being.
Follow safety, confidentiality, quality-assurance, regulatory-compliance, and nondiscrimination requirements.
Communicate with compassion, use service-recovery and service-etiquette practices, and respect patient diversity.
Follow established safety guidelines and contribute to a culture of safety.
Deliver efficient, effective, purposeful care and engage in continual process improvement.