24078 - Nuclear Med Tech PRN

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals is looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform a range of diagnostic imaging procedures. The position requires a graduate of a Medical Imaging Program with relevant licenses and the ability to minimize radiation exposure. Key responsibilities include performing imaging procedures, assessing patient needs, and instructing within the radiology education program.

Applicants must also be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or Nuclear Medicine Technology Board. This role plays a crucial part in optimizing patient care and ensuring regulatory compliance in a high-stakes medical environment.

Qualifications

• Current or temporary Nuclear Medicine license as required by state.
• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or Nuclear Medicine Technology Board.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff.
• Serve as a clinical or didactic instructor.

Skills

Prioritization

Patient interaction

Technical manipulation

Anatomy expertise

Education

Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program

Nuclear Medicine license

Job description

THOM Thomas Hospitals

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.
• Must possess current or temporary Nuclear Medicine license as required by the 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 Technologist License OR Nuclear Medicine Apprentice License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board
• If performing CT imaging in addition to Nuclear Medicine, must additionally hold one of the following licenses through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board:
  • Radiological Technologist
  • Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic CT License
  • Nuclear Medicine and Non-Diagnostic CT License
• 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 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.

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

Additional Job Details

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Cost Center: 161 THOM Nuclear Medicine

Address: 4605 Maccorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, 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 in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.