Nuclear Med Tech Job Parkersburg area,West Virginia USA,Healthcare

Position: Nuclear Med Tech I

Performs a full range of nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures to provide optimum information for the diagnosis and/or treatment of patients.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.
Must possess current or temporary Nuclear Medicine license as required by state board where services will be provided.
MD:
Nuclear Medicine Technologist through Maryland Board of Physicians.
OH:
Nuclear Medicine Technologist through Ohio Department of Health.
PA:
No state license required.
VA:
Radiological Technologist license through the Virginia Board of Medicine.
WV:
Nuclear Medicine License OR Nuclear Medicine Apprentice License through West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board.
Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist within six months of hire.
Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Attends and participates in departmental meetings and activities to support progress improvement and team building.

Participates in planning and implementing change, maintaining and improving high quality, cost effective department operations.

Performs a full range of nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging and/or treatment procedures to provide optimum information for the diagnosis or treatment of patients, meeting the quality standards of the department.

Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff in accordance with Radiation Safety Department policy, procedure and guidelines as well as State, Federal, The Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory bodies.

Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification using identified communication mechanism to ensure performance of radiology services.

Assesses patients' needs related to comfort, hygiene, and range of motion and provides support accordingly.

Performs as a clinical and/or didactic instructor meeting the quality standards of the radiology education program as identified through professional literature, department and radiology education program protocol, policy and procedure.

Physical Requirements

Differentiate various shades of gray and color as depicted on a monitor or photograph.

Stand and walk for prolonged periods.

Lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds of weight.

Carry items of up to 20 pounds.

Working Environment

Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, and explosive gases.

Exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.

Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously.

Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the Health Care Team.

Ability to improvise with altered positioning techniques, manipulation of the equipment, and accessory devices when routine positioning is compromised due to patient's condition, age or ability.

Maintains an expertise in anatomy, physiology and pathology relative to imaging to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care/safety.

Nuclear Medicine Clinical Ladder Level 1

No experience required.
All Nuclear Medicine Technologists with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one.

Level 2

Meets requirements for previous level.
One year of experience.
Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, plus 1 additional skill set.

Level 3

Meets requirements for previous levels.
One continuing education pathway.
Three years of experience.
Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills.
Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus 3 additional skill sets.

Level 4

Meets requirements for previous levels.
One continuing education pathway.
Five years of experience.
Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills.
Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, 2, and 3 plus 5 additional skill sets.

Additional

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company: CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center

Cost Center: 161 CCMC Nuclear Medicine

Address: 800 Garfield Ave Parkersburg West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging…


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