Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Acute - Imaging Float Pool, casual
About The Position
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist operates imaging devices, computers, ECG units, laboratory equipment, a dose calibrator, and radiation survey instruments. The technologist performs physician-prescribed scintigraphic scans, manipulates images and conducts quantitative studies, archives patient studies, and performs quality-control procedures. The role includes preparing radioactive and non-radioactive materials and patient doses, maintaining equipment and quality-control records, consulting with physicians, and providing image data for interpretation. Within the scope of practice and under physician direction, the technologist administers diagnostic or therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals or pharmaceuticals. The position also involves patient education, assessment, monitoring, communication, and care, as well as assisting physicians with intricate imaging procedures when needed. As part of a High Reliability Organization, the role requires attention to safety, quality, and efficiency. The listed responsibilities provide an overview and may change; they are not exhaustive. This is a casual position in the Imaging Float Pool, with variable shifts and weekly hours as needed.
Requirements
- Associate's degree.
- Graduate of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology training program.
- Registration as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
- Ohio Department of Health radiologic license as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Familiarity with all aspects of a fully equipped Nuclear Medicine department.
- Extensive knowledge of handling and administering radioactive materials, and of nuclear instrumentation and its use.
- Experience and skills necessary to work in a full-service Nuclear Medicine department.
Responsibilities
- Perform scintigraphic scanning as prescribed by a physician.
- Perform image manipulation and quantitative studies; archive patient studies on a computer and conduct quality-control studies.
- Receive, store, and prepare radioactive and non-radioactive materials for patient doses, ensuring proper doses are available.
- Perform scanning quality-control and maintenance procedures; maintain quality-control and wipe-survey statistics; ensure equipment operates properly for quality examinations.
- Consult with physicians and show images or computer patient studies to radiologists or cardiologists; provide quality data for interpretation.
- Administer diagnostic or therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals or pharmaceuticals within the scope of practice, through various routes, under physician direction.
- Communicate sensitively with patients and provide appropriate education, assessment, monitoring, and overall care.
- Assist physicians with intricate imaging procedures as needed.
- Operate imaging devices, computers, ECG units, laboratory equipment, a dose calibrator, and radiation survey instruments.
- Focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while performing job duties.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
