Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Acute

Berger Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Full-time day shift

Job summary

Riverside Methodist Hospital is hiring a full-time, day shift Nuclear Medicine Technologist for the Cardiac Imaging Lab. The position operates a PET/CT scanner and other imaging equipment, with occasional Saturday rotations. Training is available for qualified applicants.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and patient care within a high-reliability organization and requires ARRT/NMTCB certification and BLS.

Qualifications

• Associate's or higher degree required in Nuclear Medicine or related field.
• Certification by ARRT/NMTCB as Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• BLS certification.
• Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist with NMTCB or ARRT is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform scintigraphic scanning as prescribed by physician.
• Perform image manipulation and quantitative studies.
• Archive patient studies and perform quality control.

Education

Bachelor's/Associate's Degree in Nuclear Medicine or related field

ARRT - Nuclear Medicine Technologist

NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

BLS - Basic Life Support

Job description

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Job Description Summary

$15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS External applicants and newly licensed internal applicants may be eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment. Previously employed applicants who have been gone from the organization more than 90 days may also be eligible.

Riverside Methodist Hospital is hiring a full-time, day shift Nuclear Medicine Technologist for the Cardiac Imaging Lab. This position is Monday-Friday with hours between 6:30a-4:30p with an every 6th Saturday rotation (no Sundays). Cardiac PET experience is preferred but the department is open to training any registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The Nuclear Medicine Tech operates imaging devices including PET/CT scanner, Nuclear Stress Imaging, 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.

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.

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 and 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

Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Cardiac Imaging Lab

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