Nuclear Medicine Technician - Cardiology Clinic Job Parkersburg area,West Virginia USA,Healthcare

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

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 and ultimate treatment of patients.

Plans and performs imaging procedures to produce medical images for the diagnosis or treatment of patients meeting the quality standards of the department as identified through professional literature and department protocol, policy and procedure.

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 the identified communication mechanism to ensure the 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(s) as identified through professional literature, department and radiology education program(s) protocol, policy and procedure.

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:

Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, in‑services, and competency validation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Differentiating 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 in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care and safety.

The Nuclear Medicine Clinical Ladder is a system‑wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality imaging care, and improve job satisfaction for respiratory therapists.

To apply for the next level, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for…


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