TECHNOLOGIST - NUCLEAR MEDICINE

Aultman Health Foundation; Canton (OH); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to work under a radiologist, perform high-quality imaging procedures, and apply independent judgment in equipment use to produce diagnostic images.

Responsibilities include patient identification, proper positioning, documentation in HIS/RIS, and maintaining equipment cleanliness while following department policies and attending ongoing education. Some imaging experience preferred.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Maintain current ODH license, ARRT RT(N) certification, or NMTCB certification.
• Ability to operate equipment within the department.
• Previous Imaging experience preferred.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.

Aufgaben

• Identify each patient and review physician orders for accuracy.
• Properly position patients for high image quality.
• Medical record documentation in HIS and RIS or systems required per department.
• Review each examination for quality.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and stock supplies.
• Communicate pertinent information to supervisor or responsible individual.
• Explain exams/procedures to patients and address any questions or concerns.
• Complete and adhere to knowledge gained through annual employee education.
• Adhere to Aultman policies and procedures.
• Maintain Aultman attendance standards.

Kenntnisse

High School Diploma

ODH license

ARRT RT(N) certification

NMTCB certification

Operate equipment

Imaging experience

AHA BLS with RQI

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist works under the direction of a radiologist, performs the specific section procedures with high quality. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply the imaging equipment for production of high-quality images. Assume responsibility for designated areas or procedures as requested.

Legal Entity

Aultman Hospital

Position Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist works under the direction of a radiologist, performs the specific section procedures with high quality. Performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply the imaging equipment for production of high-quality images. Assume responsibility for designated areas or procedures as requested.

Department Summary

The department provides diagnostic Nuclear Medicine imaging services within the health care facility to patients in need.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Maintain current ODH license, ARRT RT(N) certification, or NMTCB certification.
• Ability to operate equipment within the department.
• Previous Imaging experience preferred.
• Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required.

Department Qualifications

• Comfortable speaking and communicating with colleagues and patients.
• Ability to meet and interact with the public in a mature, courteous, and professional manner.
• Detail oriented.
• Communicate effectively.
• Adaptability to changing work environment or needs.
• Computer, keyboard skills preferred.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Identify each patient and review physician orders for accuracy.
• Properly position patients for high image quality.
• Medical record documentation in HIS and RIS or systems required per department.
• Review each examination for quality.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and stock supplies.
• Communicate pertinent information to supervisor or responsible individual.
• Explain exams/procedures to patients and address any questions or concerns.
• Complete and adhere to knowledge gained through annual employee education.
• Adhere to Aultman policies and procedures.
• Maintain Aultman attendance standards.
• No direct reports for this position.

Working Conditions

• Hours may vary as required by job. Weekends and holidays, off shift and on call duties.
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day.
• Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage.
• Cross training in areas of the department as required.
• Colleagues may be assigned to different locations within the foundation.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

Hazardous Exposure Category

Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Frequency

Remarks

Lifting 0-10 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 10-20 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 20-35 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 35-50 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 50-75 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting 75-100 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Lifting over 100 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Forward Reaching
Frequent 34-65%
Overhead Reaching
Frequent 34-65%
Standing
Continuous 66% of the day
Walking
Continuous 66% of the day
Sitting
Occasional 10-33%
Climbing
Occasional 10-33%
Stairs/Ladder
Occasional 10-33%
Bending/Stooping
Frequent 34-65%
Twisting/Turning
Frequent 34-65%
Kneeling/Squatting
Occasional 10-33%
Crawling
Never
Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Carrying 0-10 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Carrying 10-20 lbs
Frequent 34-65%
Carrying 20-35 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 35-50 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying 50-100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Carrying over 100 lbs
Occasional 10-33%
Grasping/repetitive sustained
Frequent 34-65%
Fine motor coordination
Frequent 34-65%
Vision: Near/Far/Color
Frequent 34-65%
Hearing: ordinary conversation/other
Continuous 66% of the day

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. The organization is an EEO/AA Employer Disability/Vet.

The organization will provide reasonable accommodations to employees or applicants with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation, unless such accommodation would constitute an undue hardship on the organization or poses a direct threat to the health and safety of the individual or others that cannot be sufficiently mitigated by reasonable accommodation. Any applicant or employee who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment should notify the Aultman Human Resource Department and request such an accommodation.