Nuclear Medicine Technologist​/NMT

Job Description

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist / Nuc Med Tech

Location:
Columbus, OH

Would you like to work in a facility that will allow you to have work / life balance? Would you be interested in working at a small community hospital and have impact on outcomes and not be just an employee of a large system?

Would you want to live within 3 large cities or even be able to live in 2 of them and have a 30 minute or less drive to work?

If that sounds like the change you are looking for, please read on…

• This position is responsible for performing Nuclear Medicine procedures to produce diagnostic images.
• Provides procedural-related patient care and education. Maintains records and documentation for procedures.
• Participates in performance improvement activities of the department and daily management of infection prevention and control activities.
• Performs routine and emergent Nuclear Medicine procedures by correctly using imaging equipment, related accessories and radiopharmaceutical agents. Upholds radiation safety standards and department protocol.
• Receives, handles, stores, prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients according to protocol.
• Prepares patient and exam room for imaging procedure. Helps patient with appropriate dress. Provides a comfortable, friendly, secure atmosphere for all patients. Provides patient and family education related to imaging procedures.
• Communicates with other caregivers to ensure continuity and appropriateness of patient care.
• Maintains manual and computerized patient, department and hospital records. Performs associated data entry and clerical tasks as needed. Responsible for ordering and stocking department supplies.
• Performs and documents equipment quality control according to department protocol. Performs routine cleaning and preventative maintenance. Recognizes and reports any malfunction to appropriate person or department.
• Treats patients and families with dignity and respect. Ensures confidentiality of patient records. Interacts professionally with patients and families and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary.

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine registration or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board registration required.
• Ohio Department of Health Radiologic License required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment required.

• Position is full time, Day shift
• Compensation range is $33hr-$47.50hr depending on experience.
• A full benefits package is included as well as a 5K sign-on bonus.

• Position is located just west of Columbus.
• Opportunity to work in a department with a good group of people and a well respected Director.