Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Imaging Float Pool, casual

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Imaging Float Pool, casual at Ohio Health summary:

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist operates imaging devices and administers radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes under physician direction. Responsibilities include performing scintigraphic scans, image processing, quality control, patient preparation, and consultation with physicians. This role requires certification, specialized training, and knowledge of nuclear medicine instrumentation and safety protocols in a healthcare setting.

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Job Description

Summary:

This position operates imaging devices, computers, ECG units, laboratory equipment, dose calibrator and radiation survey instruments.

Responsibilities And Duties:

55%
Performs scintigraphic scanning as prescribed by physician.
25%
Performs image manipulation and quantitative studies. Archives patient studies on computer and quality control studies.
5%
Receives, stores, and prepares radioactive and non-radioactive materials in preparation of patient doses. Assures availability of proper doses for patients.
5%
Performs quality control and maintenance procedures for scanning; maintains quality control and wipe survey statistics. Assures all equipment is performing properly to obtain quality examinations.
5%
Consults with physicians; shows images and/or computer patient studies to radiologist and/or cardiologist. Provides physicians with quality data for interpretation.
3%
Administers diagnostic or therapeutic radiopharmaceutical/ pharmaceuticals limited to those within the scope of practice, through various routes to patient, under the direction of a physician.
2%
Demonstrates sensitivity to the physical and emotional needs of the patient through good communication. Provides appropriate patient education, patient assessment, patient monitoring and overall patient care. Assists physician with intricate imaging procedures as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree (Required)
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

Additional

Job Description:

Graduate of approved training program in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Registered 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.

ODH Radiologic License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

BLS Certification.

Familiarity with all aspects of a fully-equipped Nuclear Medicine department. Extensive knowledge of handling, administering radioactive materials and knowledge of nuclear instrumentation and its use. Experienced Technologist with the skills necessary to work in full service Nuclear Medicine department.

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

As Needed

Department

Dawson Supplemental Staff

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Ohio Health is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Ohio Health does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

Keywords:

Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Diagnostic Imaging, Radiopharmaceuticals, Scintigraphic Scanning, Medical Imaging, Patient Care, Radiologic Technology, Quality Control, Healthcare, Medical Equipment