Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Summa Health; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

Summa Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare and administer radionuclides and perform scans at the Akron City Campus. You will ensure patient records and documentation are accurately completed to support timely procedure results.

Formal education includes AMA-approved Radiologic Technology and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology programs; ARRT/NMTCB certification and Ohio state licensure are required or pursued.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Radiologic Technology and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Registered as Nuclear Medicine Technologist ARRT or NMTCB/State licensure.
• Ability to operate radiology/nuclear medicine equipment safely.
• CPR certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers radionuclides to patients and performs scans and procedures.
• Maintains accurate patient records, dose charts, disposition sheets and calibration books.

Skills

Injections administration

Patient positioning

Verbal communication

Analytical calculation

CPR certification

Education

AMA-approved Radiologic Technology program

AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program

ARRT registration

Ohio license/certification

Tools

Scintillation equipment

Job description

Summa Health - Akron City Campus

4 days a week, M-F 630am-3pm)

Multiple Locations

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary

Prepares and administers radionuclides to patients and performs scans and procedures. Ensures that all aspects of patients' records and documentation are processed properly to initiate procedure results in a timely manner. Accurately records data for patient chart, patient dose chart, disposition sheets, and calibration books.

Summa Health - Akron City Campus

Full-Time / 32 Hours / Days ( 4 days a week, M-F 630am-3pm)

Multiple Locations

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary

Prepares and administers radionuclides to patients and performs scans and procedures. Ensures that all aspects of patients' records and documentation are processed properly to initiate procedure results in a timely manner. Accurately records data for patient chart, patient dose chart, disposition sheets, and calibration books.

Formal Education Required

• Graduate of an A.M.A. approved school of Radiologic Technology, AND/OR
• Graduate of an A.M.A. approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Registered as Nuclear Medicine Technologist by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists AND/OR
• Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board and the State of Ohio.

Other Skills, Competencies And Qualifications

• Ability to administer intravenous injections of radioisotopes, properly position patients, and operate scintillation equipment.
• Ability to communicate verbally with patients, physicians and other hospital employees.
• Analytical ability sufficient to use mathematic formulas to calculate amounts of radioactivity to be injected and compute laboratory results.
• Ability to utilize computer systems and file system to facilitate patient record management as directed by Supervisory Staff.
• Ability to initiate CPR (CPR certification).
• Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$40.62/hr - $53.62/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay