Nuclear Medicine Technologist

WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

THOM Thomas Hospitals in Charleston, WV seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic imaging to aid patient diagnosis and treatment. The role emphasizes safety, patient comfort, and accurate imaging.

Applicants must graduate from a Medical Imaging Program and hold licensure as required by the state where services will be provided; WV license or apprentice license may apply. If CT imaging is performed, additional WV licenses are required.

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.
• If performing CT imaging in addition to Nuclear Medicine, hold one of the WV licensing options described.

Responsibilities

• Attends departmental meetings and activities to support progress improvement.
• Performs a full range of nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging and/or treatment procedures.
• Plans imaging procedures to meet performance and safety standards.
• Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff per policy and regulatory requirements.
• Reports equipment failures immediately to ensure continued radiology services.
• Assess patients' needs related to comfort and hygiene and provide support.
• Act as a clinical and/or didactic instructor per program requirements.

Skills

Patient interaction

Safety focus

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of Medical Imaging Program

WV Nuclear Medicine Technologist License

Job description

Company

THOM Thomas Hospitals

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us!

Below, you’ll find other important information about this position.

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:

• 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 Technologist License OR Nuclear Medicine Apprentice License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board

NOTE: 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

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.

• 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.
• Assessors 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

• 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.

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 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

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Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

THOM Thomas Hospitals

Cost Center

6187 THOM Cardiology South Charleston

Address

4315 MacCorkle Avenue SE 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.