Nuclear Medicine Technologist, PRN, Varied Shifts, Nuclear Medicine

UC Health • West Chester, OH

3d

About The Position

Perform diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine procedures and organize, execute, and control laboratory and/or research studies under limited supervision. The role is in the Radiology department at West Chester Hospital and includes performing complex diagnostic imaging and non-imaging studies and therapeutic procedures, operating and maintaining imaging and related equipment, preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, and following radiation safety and regulatory requirements. The technologist also supports education, research, and the development of operating policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Completion of a collegiate Nuclear Medicine Program with NMTCB Certification.
• Ohio Department of Health Radiologic License (Nuclear Medicine) and ARRT (N) or NMTCB Certification.
• Basic Life Support Certification completed within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Imaging (Nuclear Medicine).
• 1–2 years of equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Communicate appropriately with patients and families, provide treatment instructions, involve family or guardians in care, identify patient limitations, and respond appropriately to behavioral, psychological, religious, and cultural needs and signs of abuse or neglect.
• Perform complex diagnostic studies and therapeutic procedures, including imaging and non-imaging procedures.
• Operate imaging equipment, including scintillation and PET cameras and counters, and related equipment such as film devices, xenon traps, and computers.
• Perform instrumentation quality control according to department policy and ensure equipment is in proper working order.
• Calculate doses, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and dispense them appropriately to patients.
• Monitor personnel, work areas, and patient rooms as applicable to ensure radiation levels comply with institutional, NRC, and Ohio Department of Health regulations; report radiation exposures and spills to a supervisor and/or Radiation Safety Officer.
• Receive radioactive shipments and dispose of radioactive and contaminated materials according to department, hospital, and federal requirements, maintaining required records.
• Instruct undergraduate and medical students, as well as Radiology/Cardiology residents and fellows.
• Participate in research conferences, continuing education, and workshops.
• Write project reports, articles, and other documents, and assist in preparing research papers and manuscripts for publication.
• Develop, review, and recommend operating policies and procedures for laboratory and clinical work.

What This Job Offers