Nuclear Medicine Tech

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc. is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures, ensuring optimal information for diagnosis and treatment with strict adherence to radiation safety.

Qualifications include ARRT NM or NMTCB eligibility, state licensure as required, and BLS within 30 days of hire. The role supports a level-based clinical ladder with professional development opportunities.

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.
• ARRT NM or NMTCB certification must be obtained within six months of hire.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• State criminal background check and fingerprinting as required.

Responsibilities

• Attends departmental meetings and contributes to quality improvement.
• Participates in planning to maintain high-quality, cost-effective operations.
• Performs full range of nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging and/or therapy procedures.
• Plans and executes imaging procedures meeting department standards and policies.
• Minimizes radiation exposure following safety guidelines and regulatory bodies.
• Reports equipment failures promptly to ensure continuous radiology services.
• Assists in patient comfort and positioning as needed.
• Acts as a clinical/didactic instructor per program requirements.

Skills

Prioritization under pressure

Patient interaction

Adaptive positioning techniques

Anatomy/Physiology knowledge

Education

Graduation from a Medical Imaging Program

Nuclear Medicine license as required by state board

ARRT NM or NMTCB certification within 6 months of hire

BLS certification within 30 days of hire

Job description

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:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.
2. 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 MedicineTechnologistLicense OR Nuclear Medicine Apprentice License throughtheWest Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board

NOTE: If performing CT imagingin addition to Nuclear Medicine,mustadditionally hold one of the followinglicenses throughthe West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy TechnologyBoard:

• Radiological Technologist
• Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic CT License
• Nuclear Medicine and Non-Diagnostic CT License

1. 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.
2. Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
3. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Attends and participates in departmental meetings and activities to support progress improvement and team building.
2. Participates in planning and implementing change, maintaining and improving high quality, cost effective department operations.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification using identified communication mechanism to ensure the performance of radiology services.
7. Assesses patients’ needs related to comfort, hygiene and range of motion and provides support accordingly.
8. 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:

1. 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:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Differentiate various shades of gray and color as depicted on a monitor or photograph.
2. Stand and walk for prolonged periods.
3. Lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds of weight.
4. Carry items of up to 20 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, and explosive gases.
2. Exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
3. Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously.
2. Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the Health Care Team.
3. 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.
4. Maintains an expertise in anatomy, physiology and pathology relative to imaging in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care/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 the next level.

Level 1

• No experience required.
• All Nuclear Medicine Technologists with less than 12 months of experienceenter 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

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WH Wheeling Hospital Inc.

Cost Center:

150 WH Radiology Admin

Address:

1 Medical Park Drive

Wheeling

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.