PET/Nuclear Medicine Technologist

OhioHealth • Williamstown, KY

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About The Position

This position operates imaging devices, computers, ECG units, laboratory equipment, a dose calibrator, and radiation survey instruments. The technologist performs scintigraphic scanning as prescribed by physicians, manipulates images and conducts quantitative studies, archives patient studies, and performs quality control. The role also prepares radioactive and non-radioactive materials and patient doses, maintains scanning equipment, consults with physicians, and administers diagnostic or therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals within the scope of practice under physician direction. The technologist provides patient education, assessment, monitoring, and care, and assists physicians with intricate imaging procedures as needed.

As a High Reliability Organization, OhioHealth expects the technologist to focus on safety, quality, and efficiency when performing job duties. This job profile is an overview of responsibilities and may change; it is not an exhaustive list.

Requirements

• Associate's degree.
• Graduate of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology training program.
• Registration with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT), or with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Ohio Department of Health (ODH) 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 knowledge 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 computer and perform quality-control studies.
• Receive, store, and prepare radioactive and non-radioactive materials for patient doses, ensuring proper doses are available.
• Perform quality-control and maintenance procedures for scanning; maintain quality-control and wipe-survey statistics and ensure equipment is functioning properly.
• Consult with physicians and show images or computer patient studies to radiologists or cardiologists; provide physicians with quality data for interpretation.
• Administer diagnostic or therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals or pharmaceuticals within the scope of practice, through various routes, under the direction of a physician.
• Communicate sensitively with patients and provide appropriate patient education, assessment, monitoring, and overall care.
• Assist physicians with intricate imaging procedures as needed.
• Maintain a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency while performing job duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree