TECHNOLOGIST - NUCLEAR MEDICINE

Aultman Health System; Canton (OH); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aultman Health System in Canton, Ohio is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures under the direction of a radiologist. The role requires independent judgment and initiative to produce high-quality images and to assume responsibility for designated procedures.

The department provides diagnostic Nuclear Medicine imaging services within the hospital. The ideal candidate will hold the required ODH license or ARRT RT(N) or NMTCB certification and have strong

Formación

• Must hold current ODH license or ARRT RT(N) or NMTCB certification.
• Ability to operate imaging equipment and deliver high-quality images.
• Previous imaging experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Identify each patient and review orders for accuracy.
• Position patients for high image quality and ensure safe care.
• Document medical records in HIS/RIS as required.
• Review examinations for quality and maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Communicate pertinent information to supervisor or responsible person.
• Explain exams to patients and address questions or concerns.
• Complete annual education and adhere to department policies.

Conocimientos

Communicating with colleagues and pts

Interacting with the public

Detail oriented

Adaptability to changing environment

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

ODH license, ARRT RT(N) or NMTCB certification

Descripción del empleo

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

Skills

• 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.
• Adaptability to changing work environment or needs.

Department Skills

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Physical Addendum

Demands

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

Occasional 10-33%

Climbing

Occasional 10-33%

Occasional 10-33%

Frequent 34-65%

Twisting/Turning

Frequent 34-65%

Occasional 10-33%

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%

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.