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THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO
nuclear med technol
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What they do
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
nuclear med technol apply now Job no: 501220 Work type: Staff•
Contingent Location:
Health Science Campus Hospital Toledo, OH Categories:
Healthcare Positions, Part-Time, AFSCME Title:
Nuclear Med Technol Department Org:
Heart Station- 109070
Employee Classification:
B8- Unclass Contingent
AFSCME HSC
Bargaining Unit:
AFSCME HSC
Primary Location:
HSC H Shift:
1Start Time:
7:00amEnd Time:
3:30pmPosted Salary:
Float:
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{bOther5}Job Description:
As a member of the health care team, the Cardiovascular Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs Myocardial Perfusion Imaging, Equilibrium Radionuclide Angiography (ERNA/MUGA), Cardiac Amyloid Imaging and Rest Imaging for cardiac Sarcoidosis using Planar andSPECT/CT
imaging methods on adult and geriatric patients. Processes and analyzes study data. Labels Red Blood Cells (RBC's) with radioactive isotopes using In-Vivo and In-Vitro techniques. Measures, calculates, administers, and documents radioactive doses for cardiac nuclear studies. Performs daily quality control testing on nuclear cameras and nuclear hot lab equipment for quality and safety. Performs daily radioactive contamination surveys using a Gieger-Muller and nuclear well counter. Complies with nuclear regulations and protocols governed by the State of Ohio Radioactive Materials Division (ODH)/Nuclear regulatory Commission (NRC), The Joint Commission (TJC), and the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). Adheres to all Cardiac Nuclear Medicine policies, protocols, and procedures. Complies with radiation safety protocols in the safe handling of radioactive materials and keeping radiation exposure levels "As Low As Reasonably" Achievable" (ALARA) to patients, staff, and self. Advises and collaborates with Heart and Vascular Center personnel, physicians, cardiology fellows, nursing staff, transplant coordinators, ancillary hospital departments and satellite offices to perform safe, quality, diagnostic procedures and to provide superior patient care. All employees must adhere to the following at all times:- Employees are expected to adhere to UTMC Service Values including iCare standards at all times.
- Adheres to hospital policies and procedures as well as addresses patient safety, performance improvement, and quality of care issues.
NPSG 07.01.01
by effectively washing hands when going from one patient to the next.- Knowledgeable about patient safety and quality of care issues. Able to recognize safety issues in the department and handles incidents per institutional and/or departmental policies and procedures. If safety issues were identified; all issues were handled timely and appropriately.
- Department education and training focus has a direct impact on patient safety and reduces unsafe working conditions for employees.
- Employee attends and follows all department specific safety education and training in an effort to create a safe work environment.