Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Cleveland Clinic

16d•Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is a fully integrated medical campus that includes diagnostic centers, outpatient surgery and a 24-hour emergency department located in the state-of-the-art hospital. Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital is part of the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, a nonprofit, multispecialty, academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will prepare and administer radioactive drugs (radiopharmaceuticals) to patients for imaging or treatment, primarily for diagnosing cancers and cardiovascular diseases. This is done through operating specialized imaging devices like gamma cameras and PET scanners. You will work with department associates and medical staff to improve care and workflow by providing support, education and assistance to customers and fellow colleagues. This role is essential to the Imaging Department, allowing the team to effectively support patients and provide essential treatments. A caregiver in this position works varying 8 or 10-hour shifts, Monday-Friday and rotating weekends and holidays. The schedule is provided 4-6 weeks in advance. The caregiver may work at Martin and St. Lucie County sites.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nuclear Medicine Technology
Florida License as a General Radiographer (RAD)
Registered with the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) or certified with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Knowledge of federal and state regulatories

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as an Imaging Technologist in an acute care imaging setting

Responsibilities

Perform nuclear medicine procedures according to the manual and written order.
Utilize equipment safely and according to manufacturer's recommendation.
Perform quality control on the gamma camera and other equipment as required.
Ensure that all equipment is appropriately maintained, calibrated and working properly.
Report equipment problems to supervisor or service personnel as required and discontinue use of equipment until repairs have been completed when the equipment problem causes image quality degradation or safety issues.
Review the physician's orders to determine the proper isotope required for each type of test ordered and order the necessary isotope from the pharmacy.
Explain the procedures to the patient, parent or legal guardian and obtain written consent for all invasive procedures prior to the exam.
Complete site identification procedure prior to the start of invasive procedure.
Utilize appropriate skills in accurately and descriptively documenting patient's pertinent clinical information, medical history, allergies and other pertinent information.
Consult with radiologist or referring physician regarding contraindications to ordered exam.
Respond to emergency situations, i.e., contrast reactions and medical emergencies according to departmental, clinic and hospital policy.
Advise the nurse in charge of the patient of any unusual occurrence which happened to the patient while in the Imaging Department.
Operate the required digital equipment effectively in the production, storage and transmission of images.
Report any equipment problems, safety issues or patient complaints to supervisor.
Provide backup assistance to other associates in the department upon completion of duties or as assigned by supervisor.