Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Full Time, First Shift, Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Full Time, First Shift

Perform Nuclear Medicine procedures (diagnostic and therapeutic) and organize, execute and control laboratory and/or research studies under limited supervision.

About West Chester Hospital

West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region's largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.

West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner neuroscience Institute. West Chester Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the hospital is routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati.

Unit Details:

• In 2022, Newsweek magazine recognized West Chester Hospital among a listing of the World's Best Hospitals for the world-class clinical care provided to the Greater Cincinnati Region and beyond.
• Utilizes high technology GE wide bore scanners.
• Dedicated to safe MRI practices with specific patient tailored protocols.
• The department has a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care.

Responsibilities

• Engages in population appropriate communication. Has knowledge of growth and development milestones and tasks. Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment. Involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment and continuing care of the patient. Identifies any physical limitations of the patient and deploys intervention when necessary. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patients/families with behavioral health problems. Interprets population related data and plans care appropriately. Identifies and responds appropriately to different needs resulting from, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious / cultural norms. Performs treatments, administers medication or operates equipment safely. Recognizes and responds to signs/symptoms of abuse or neglect.
• Performs complex diagnostic studies (imaging and non-imaging) and therapeutic procedures. Operates imaging equipment (scintillation/PET cameras and counters) and related equipment (film devices, xenon traps, computers, etc.) for routine and specialty procedures. Performs quality control on instrumentation according to department policy and ensures that equipment is in proper working order.
• Performs dose calculations, preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals and dispenses these to patients in an appropriate manner.
• Uses appropriate instrumentation or other devices, monitors personnel, work areas and patient rooms where applicable to ensure that levels of radiation do not exceed those levels defined in institutional, NRC and Ohio Department of Health regulations. Reports all radiation exposures and spills to supervisor and/or Radiation Safety Officer.
• Receives radioactive shipments, disposes of radioactivity and contaminated materials in accordance with department, hospital and federal regulatory agencies maintaining these records.
• Instructs undergraduate students, medical students and Radiology/Cardiology residents and fellows.
• Participates in research conferences, continuing education, and workshops.
• Writes project reports, articles, and other documents, and assists in preparing research papers and manuscripts for publication.
• Develops, reviews, and recommends new operating policies and procedures for laboratory and clinical work.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Completion of a collegiate Nuclear Medicine Program with NMTCB Certification, required
• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Imaging (Nuclear Medicine), preferred
• Ohio Department of Health Radiologic License (Nuclear Medicine) and ARRT (N) or NMTCB Certification
• Basic Life Support Certification completed within 30 days of hire
• 1-2 years equivalent experience, preferred

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Join our team as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in our Radiology department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teachinga combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is an EEO employer.

Job Info

• Job Identification 24520
• Job Category Radiology
• Posting Date 09/29/2026, 02:03 PM
• Locations 7700 University Dr, West Chester, OH, 45069, US
• For RN positions are you willing to accept New RN graduates? No
• Employer West Chester Hospital, LLC
• Cost Center WCH-545201-Radiology - Nuclear Medicine
• Remote/Hybrid/Onsite Onsite
• On Call Required? No
• Shift First
• Working Hours 40
• FTE 1.0