Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Cleveland Clinic•Akron, OH

18d•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. Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Akron General, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. As Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will utilize the latest medical equipment and technology to attain functional images, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and perform various non-imaging studies as necessary. In addition to working with complex apparatus, you will also spend a substantial amount of time interacting directly with both in- and outpatients, providing injections and scans. 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. A caregiver in this position works days from 6:00AM – 2:30PM or 7:00AM – 3:30PM, with on-call requirements.

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
Current state licensure (RL)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Y90 experience
Excellent IV skills

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.