Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Radiology, Full Time, First Shift
About The Position
West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers, consistently ranking amongst the top 5% in the nation for outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care. The hospital features a Level III Trauma Center, a certified Primary Stroke Center, and has achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing. It is also routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati. In 2022, Newsweek recognized West Chester Hospital among the World’s Best Hospitals. The Radiology department utilizes high technology GE wide bore scanners and is dedicated to safe MRI practices with specific patient tailored protocols, maintaining a reputation for outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs nuclear medicine procedures (diagnostic and therapeutic) and organizes, executes, and controls laboratory and/or research studies under limited supervision.
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 equivalent experience
Responsibilities
- Perform nuclear medicine procedures (diagnostic and therapeutic)
- Organize, execute, and control laboratory and/or research studies under limited supervision
- Performs complex diagnostic studies (imaging and non-imaging) and therapeutic procedures
- Operates imaging equipment (scintillation/PET cameras and counters) and related equipment (film devices, xenon traps, computers, etc.) for routine and specialty procedures
- Performs quality control on instrumentation according to department policy and ensures that equipment is in proper working order
- Performs dose calculations, preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals and dispenses these to patients in an appropriate manner
- Uses appropriate instrumentation or other devices, monitors personnel, work areas and patient rooms where applicable to ensure that levels of radiation do not exceed those levels defined in institutional, NRC and Ohio Department of Health regulations
- Reports all radiation exposures and spills to supervisor and/or Radiation Safety Officer
- Receives radioactive shipments, disposes of radioactivity and contaminated materials in accordance with department, hospital and federal regulatory agencies maintaining these records
- Instructs undergraduate students, medical students and Radiology/Cardiology residents and fellows
- Participates in research conferences, continuing education, and workshops
- Writes project reports, articles, and other documents, and assists in preparing research papers and manuscripts for publication
- Develops, reviews, and recommends new operating policies and procedures for laboratory and clinical work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
