Nuclear Medicine Technologist I

Cleveland Clinic•Medina, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and be part of a team delivering world-class healthcare. Recognized for providing safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable, Medina Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital, the highest honor awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for professional nursing practice. Here, you can build a rewarding, lifelong career supported by a team committed to your growth and success. As Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will utilize the latest medical equipment and technology to attain functional images, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and perform various nuclear medicine studies using imaging and ancillary equipment. This role offers an excellent way to enhance your current skillsets, gain extensive hands-on experience and make a difference in the lives of patients every day. This is regular PRN position, with caregivers working days + on-call shifts between 12:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m., with a minimum requirement of 32 hours over a six-week period and at least one holiday per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine OR graduate of a two-year accredited school in an Allied Health Program OR certification from a CAHEA approved Nuclear Medicine Technologist Training Program
Registered Technologist credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists [R.T(N) (ARRT)] in good standing OR Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
Current State License as a General Radiographer (RAD)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Ability to safely transfer patients from hospital beds to procedure tables

Responsibilities

Perform elution of 99mTc generators, prepare radiopharmaceuticals and ensure compliance with regulations and recommendations by state/federal regulatory and accreditation agencies.
Perform hot lab responsibilities, such as elution of generator according to prescribed procedure and manufacturer specifications using aseptic technique.
Perform elute quality control using aseptic technique.
Perform radiopharmaceuticals kit preparations and quality control according to departmental procedure and manufacturer specifications using aseptic techniques.
Label and record required documentation according to department procedures.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals according to department protocol using aseptic technique in compliance with state/federal regulations and accreditation agencies.
Ascertain correct patient, study and radiopharmaceuticals by checking patient ID, requisitions and radiopharmaceuticals label prior to radiopharmaceutical administration.
Properly record pharmaceuticals.
Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.
Ensure patient safety during and after exams.
Assist with scheduling patients as needed.
Perform venipuncture as necessary and maintain competencies.
Perform quality control and assurance procedures.
Perform daily, weekly, quarterly and annual procedures on dose calibrators, scintillation well counter and thyroid probes, and scintillation cameras.
Identify, document and report sub-optimum results to supervisor.
Adhere to Department of Health, TJC, and department regulations governing performance of above procedures.
Maintain required record keeping and documentation for all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Acquire, archive, transmit and print images via PACS.
Complete after-hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.
Process billing via RIS.
Perform nuclear imaging/counting procedures according to department protocols and computer acquisition and analysis.