Nuclear Medicine Technologist, PRN

Cleveland Clinic; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for PRN coverage. You will perform imaging, radiopharmaceutical administration, and operate modern equipment in a patient-centered setting.

This role involves direct patient interaction, quality control, scheduling, and electronic image management via PACS and RIS, with on-call duties as outlined. The team emphasizes safety, training, and ongoing professional growth in a renowned health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine or equivalent Allied Health program.
• ARRT RT(N) or CNMT certification in good standing.
• Current state licensure (RL).
• BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross).
• Preferred: 1 year of Nuclear Medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform radiopharmaceuticals preparation and quality control per procedures.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals using aseptic technique and patient safety protocols.
• Elute generators and perform hot lab QC and dose calibrator checks.
• Acquire functional images and operate PACS; document procedures.
• Educate patients on procedures and obtain informed cooperation.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with scheduling patients.
• Comply with health regulations and department policies.

Skills

ARRT RT(N) or CNMT

BLS certification

State licensure RL

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine or allied health program

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

Nuclear Medicine Technologist, PRN

Location

Medina

Facility

Medina Hospital

Department

Nuclear Medicine-Medina Hospital

Job Code

D26009

Shift

Days + Call

Schedule

7:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. As a proud recipient of the Vizient, Inc.’s Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award, Medina Hospital is known for its excellence in delivering safe, patient-centered care that is timely, effective, efficient, and equitable. Medina Hospital has also been recognized for its commitment to creating a positive environment that empowers and engages staff by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Here, you can build a rewarding, lifelong career while receiving endless support and encouragement.

As Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will utilize the latest medical equipment and technology to attain functional images, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and perform various non-imaging studies as necessary. In addition to working with complex apparatus, you will also spend a substantial amount of time interacting directly with both in- and outpatients, providing injections and scans. This role offers an excellent way to enhance your current skillsets, gain extensive hands‑on experience and make a difference in the lives of patients every day.

A PRN (as needed) caregiver in this position worksdays + on-call, 7:00am-5:00pm.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform elution of 99mTc generators, prepare radiopharmaceuticals and ensure compliance with regulations and recommendations by state/federal regulatory and accreditation agencies.
• Perform hot lab responsibilities, such as elution of generator according to prescribed procedure and manufacturer specifications using aseptic technique.
• Perform elute quality control using aseptic technique.
• Perform radiopharmaceuticals kit preparations and quality control according to departmental procedure and manufacturer specifications using aseptic techniques.
• Label and record required documentation according to department procedures.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals according to department protocol using aseptic technique in compliance with state/federal regulations and accreditation agencies.
• Ascertain correct patient, study and radiopharmaceuticals by checking patient ID, requisitions and radiopharmaceuticals label prior to radiopharmaceutical administration.
• Properly record pharmaceuticals.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Ensure patient safety during and after exams.
• Assist with scheduling patients as needed.
• Perform venipuncture as necessary and maintain competencies.
• Perform quality control and assurance procedures.
• Perform daily, weekly, quarterly and annual procedures on dose calibrators, scintillation well counter and thyroid probes, and scintillation cameras.
• Identify, document and report sub-optimum results to supervisor.
• Adhere to Department of Health, TJC, and department regulations governing performance of above procedures.
• Maintain required record keeping and documentation for all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Acquire, archive, transmit and print images via PACS.
• Complete after‑hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.
• Process billing via RIS.
• Perform nuclear imaging/counting procedures according to department protocols and computer acquisition and analysis.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine or graduate of a two-year accredited school in an Allied Health Program or certification from a CAHEA approved Nuclear Medicine Technologist Training Program
• Registered Technologist credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists [R.T(N) (ARRT)] in good standing OR Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
• Current state licensure (RL)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• One year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.
• Requires exposure to radioactive material.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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