Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine - FT 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly)

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

Job summary

Memorial Health System in Belpre, Ohio, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to obtain diagnostic nuclear medicine images, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and ensure ALARA standards. You will perform Hot Lab procedures, QC on cameras, and assist scheduling cardiac and general procedures.

Requires ARRT-N or NMTCB registration with Ohio radiologic licensure, BLS, strong interpersonal and computer skills, and familiarity with dose calibrators, Geiger counters, uptake probes, and EKG

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills and computer literacy are essential.
• Registered in the appropriate radiologic credential (ARRT-N or NMTCB) with Ohio licensure.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and prepare diagnostic nuclear medicine images following ALARA standards.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals for imaging procedures.
• Perform hot lab procedures and quality control on imaging equipment.
• Assist scheduling and preparation for Cardiac and General procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

ARRT-N or NMTCB registration with Ohio licensure

BLS certification

Tools

Dose Calibrator

Geiger Counter

Captus well counter

Uptake probe

Glucometer

Stress Lab EKG machines

Treadmills

Blood pressure cuff

Pulse oximeter

Job description

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for obtaining diagnostic nuclear medicine images. Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals to ensure accurate diagnostic images for interpretation, while maintaining ALARA standards. Promote understanding of the procedures to patients and ancillary staff. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.Job Functions:Performs all Hot Lab procedures and documentation accurately utilizing the scope of practice for nuclear medicine technologist defined by SNMMI following ODH guidelines and regulations.Demonstrates proper handling of Radioactive materials.Performs high quality scan images for interpretation.75% attendance at department meetings. (9/year)Assists Out Patient Department with scheduling all Cardiac and General procedures.Confirms appointment and test preparation with outpatients.Prepare patients for Cardiac Studies (IV and EKG lead placement)Competent PET Scan patient preparation and radiopharmaceutical injections.Performs Quality Control on Cameras and calibration equipment.Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.Minimum Education/Experience Required:ARRT-N or NMTCB registered with current radiologic licensure from the State of Ohio Department of Health required.BLS certification required.Maintains compliance in RQI required.Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:Interpersonal skills, computer skills, Dose Calibrator, Geiger Counter, Captus well counter and uptake probe, glucometer, Stress Lab EKG machines and treadmills, Blood Pressures and Pulse Oximeter.The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the diagnostic imaging area.Compensation Details: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.Benefits: Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees. To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.Bonus Eligibility: Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call [phone] to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax [phone] or email at [e-mail] Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.