Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Pool

Dayton Children's Hospital • Dayton, OH

20d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a staff level position in which the Nuclear Medicine technologist produces quality diagnostic medicine exams on patients of all ages using the Philips SkyLight gamma camera and associated equipment for imaging and image manipulation. The technologist utilizes all other related equipment in this area to prepare appropriate radiopharmaceutical doses and maintain quality control records. Tasks are performed with minimal supervision and with strict adherence to quality parameters as determined by Ohio Department of Health and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Nuclear Medicine technologists educate patients and their parents regarding procedures performed within the department. The technologist recognizes and advocates for each patient being an individual with unique healthcare needs and provides considerate, respectful care affirming the patient’s/parent’s right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care. The Nuclear Medicine technologist works with other departments to provide a smooth continuum of care for individual patients. The technologist is also required to participate with other technologists in this area for “on call” rotation.

Requirements

• Diploma Program education
• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program or currently enrolled in a multi-modality program with board certification in Nuclear Medicine
• ODH licensure required
• ARRT (N) registry required and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) credential required
• NMTCB license required
• CPR required

Nice To Haves

• Associate/bachelor's degree preferred; one must be completed within 1 year of hire

Responsibilities

• Produces quality diagnostic medicine exams on patients of all ages using the Philips SkyLight gamma camera and associated equipment for imaging and image manipulation.
• Utilizes all other related equipment in this area to prepare appropriate radiopharmaceutical doses and maintain quality control records.
• Educates patients and their parents regarding procedures performed within the department.
• Recognizes and advocates for each patient being an individual with unique healthcare needs and provides considerate, respectful care affirming the patient’s/parent’s right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care.
• Works with other departments to provide a smooth continuum of care for individual patients.
• Participates in "on call" rotation with other technologists.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED