TECHNOLOGIST - NUC MED

Alliance Community Hospital • Canton, OH

44d

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to obtain high quality images to assist in the diagnosis and or treatment of our patients.

Requirements

• ODH Radiographer License
• Registered in Nuclear Medicine with ARRT, or is a CNMT with NMTCB

Nice To Haves

• one year of experience
• Leadership Experience, integrity, honesty, fairness, possesses vision

Responsibilities

• Maintains current license/certification/registry as mandated.
• Completes and adheres to knowledge gained through annual employee education (CPR, competency, safety, etc.
• Adheres to hospital policies of time and attendance.
• Offers input for the improvement of patient care.
• Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patient, employees, hospital, and physicians.
• Shows flexibility in working various shifts and is available for call as assigned.
• Makes appropriate recommendations and/or participates in the implementation of change, in order to improve overall quality of service.
• Recognizes self-responsibility and accountability for own practice.
• Works harmoniously with other healthcare personnel.
• Uses Personal Protective Equipment and utilizes standard precautions (former Universal Precautions) when performing tasks presenting the possibility of exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Demonstrates an awareness of the continuing changes taking place in the role of this job.
• Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation.
• Supports strategic organizational goals.
• Abides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times.
• Identifies each patient and reviews each physician order for consistency of exam ordered with clinical diagnosis and all demographic information. Records pertinent data at all times, (Patient history, explanation of limited examination, etc.)
• Relies on extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology and effects of disease process to properly and safely position the patient for maximum diagnostic yield.
• Assesses patient condition, ensures patient safety through proper use of support/immobilization devices, and proper transport/transfer technique with regard given to the age of the patient.
• Reviews each examination for technical accuracy.
• Identifies anatomical orientation on all required images and ensures proper identification on all images.
• Communicates all pertinent information to patient or person responsible.
• Explain exams/procedures to patients and address any questions or concerns.
• Schedules house patient appointments and dispense appropriate preparations to patients as indicated by departmental protocol and/or physician order.
• Performs duties according to all policies and adheres to the guidelines of the RAM license.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed