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Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Acute
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A Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs procedures that use radioactive materials to diagnose and treat illnesses. Works under the supervision of a physician, including physicians that specialize in nuclear medicine, in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$63,109 / year median in Ohio
+14% projected growth
Job Description
We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more
- in our careers and in our communities.
Job Description Summary:
$15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS External applicants and newly licensed internal applicants may be eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment. Previously employed applicants who have been gone from the organization more than 90 days may also be eligible. Riverside Methodist Hospital is hiring a full-time, day shift Nuclear Medicine Technologist for the Cardiac Imaging Lab. This position is Monday-Friday with hours between 6:30a-4:30p as well as a rotating weekend schedule. Cardiac PET experience is preferred but the department is open to training any registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The Nuclear Medicine Tech operates imaging devices including PET/CT scanner, Nuclear Stress Imaging, computers, ECG units, laboratory equipment, dose calibrator and radiation survey instruments.Responsibilities And Duties:
55% Performs scintigraphic scanning as prescribed by physician. 25% Performs image manipulation and quantitative studies. Archives patient studies on computer and quality control studies. 5% Receives, stores, and prepares radioactive and non-radioactive materials in preparation of patient doses. Assures availability of proper doses for patients. 5% Performs quality control and maintenance procedures for scanning; maintains quality control and wipe survey statistics. Assures all equipment is performing properly to obtain quality examinations. 5% Consults with physicians; shows images and/or computer patient studies to radiologist and/or cardiologist. Provides physicians with quality data for interpretation. 3% Administers diagnostic or therapeutic radiopharmaceutical/ pharmaceuticals limited to those within the scope of practice, through various routes to patient, under the direction of a physician. 2% Demonstrates sensitivity to the physical and emotional needs of the patient through good communication. Provides appropriate patient education, patient assessment, patient monitoring and overall patient care. Assists physician with intricate imaging procedures as needed. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any timeMinimum Qualifications:
Associate's Degree (Required)ARRT- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS
- Basic Life Support
- American Heart Association, CNMT
- Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist
- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, NMTCB
- Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board