Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Pool

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital is seeking a Nuclear Medicine technologist for a part-time role in Medical Imaging Services at the Main Campus. You will perform quality diagnostic imaging on patients of all ages using the Philips SkyLight gamma camera and related equipment, while preparing radiopharmaceutical doses and maintaining quality control records under Ohio/NRC guidelines.

The role includes patient and parent education, a patient-centered approach, and participation in on-call rotations with

Qualifications

• Diploma is the minimum education requirement.
• Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine program or enrolled in a multi-modality program with board certification in Nuclear Medicine.
• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred; one must be completed within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality diagnostic exams on patients of all ages using the Philips SkyLight gamma camera and related equipment.
• Prepare radiopharmaceutical doses and maintain quality control records.
• Educate patients and parents regarding procedures.
• Participate in on-call rotation with other technologists.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Quality Control

Patient Education

Education

Diploma Program

Accredited Nuclear Medicine program

Associate/Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Philips SkyLight gamma camera

Job description

Job Details

This is a staff level position in which the Nuclear Medicine technologist produces quality diagnostic medicine exams on patients of all ages using the Philips SkyLight gamma camera and associated equipment for imaging and image manipulation. The technologist utilizes all other related equipment in this area to prepare appropriate radiopharmaceutical doses and maintain quality control records. Tasks are performed with minimal supervision and with strict adherence to quality parameters as determined by Ohio Department of Health and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Nuclear Medicine technologists educate patients and their parents regarding procedures performed within the department. The technologist recognizes and advocates for each patient being an individual with unique healthcare needs and provides considerate, respectful care affirming the patient’s/parent’s right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care. The Nuclear Medicine technologist works with other departments to provide a smooth continuum of care for individual patients. The technologist is also required to participate with other technologists in this area for “on call” rotation.

Facility

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department

Medical Imaging Services

Schedule

Part time

Hours

8

Job Details

This is a staff level position in which the Nuclear Medicine technologist produces quality diagnostic medicine exams on patients of all ages using the Philips SkyLight gamma camera and associated equipment for imaging and image manipulation. The technologist utilizes all other related equipment in this area to prepare appropriate radiopharmaceutical doses and maintain quality control records. Tasks are performed with minimal supervision and with strict adherence to quality parameters as determined by Ohio Department of Health and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Nuclear Medicine technologists educate patients and their parents regarding procedures performed within the department. The technologist recognizes and advocates for each patient being an individual with unique healthcare needs and provides considerate, respectful care affirming the patient’s/parent’s right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care. The Nuclear Medicine technologist works with other departments to provide a smooth continuum of care for individual patients. The technologist is also required to participate with other technologists in this area for “on call” rotation.

Education

• Minimum level of education required: Diploma Program


• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program or currently enrolled in a multi-modality program with board certification in Nuclear Medicine


• Associate/bachelor's degree preferred; one must be completed within 1 year of hire

Certifications

• ODH licensure required


• ARRT (N) registry required and/or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) credential required


• NMTCB license required


• CPR required