Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Description

To perform all technical duties involving the use of imaging equipment and the administration of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as prescribed by the Medical Director. To provide quality nuclear medical services around the clock by participating in after hours call (limited to NMT working in the Nuclear Medicine Department only).

Responsibilities

To perform all technical duties involving the use of imaging equipment and the administration of radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as prescribed by the Medical Director. To provide quality nuclear medical services around the clock by participating in after hours call (limited to NMT working in the Nuclear Medicine Department only).

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

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EDUCATION: Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine school, or must be enrolled in an accredited Medical Imaging Technology program and have completed Nuclear Medicine coursework and clinical competency requirements - degree from accredited Medical Imaging Technology school must be earned within 1 year of start of employment.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: Technical entry level position

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: A full comprehension of Nuclear Medicine instrumentation, quality control, radionuclides, radiation safety, related human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements is essential.

The ability to safely compound and administer radiopharmaceuticals, perform intravenous injections, operate gamma cameras, diagnostic computers, dose calibrators, and survey meters is required.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Current licensure with the State of Ohio and certification with either the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-N) or the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB) or eligible, with certification registry / registration within one year of graduation from approved, certified, accredited Nuclear Medicine program.