Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Acute

About the role

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.

What you'll do

• Performs scintigraphic scanning as prescribed by physician (55%)
• Performs image manipulation and quantitative studies; archives patient studies on computer and quality control studies (25%)
• 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 (5%)
• 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 (3%)
• 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 (2%)
• As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree (Required)
• Graduate of approved training program in Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Registered with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine Technology
• ODH Radiologic License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• BLS Certification
• Familiarity with all aspects of a fully-equipped Nuclear Medicine department
• Extensive knowledge of handling, administering radioactive materials and knowledge of nuclear instrumentation and its use
• Experienced Technologist with the skills necessary to work in full service Nuclear Medicine department

Pay & benefits

• $15,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants and newly licensed internal applicants with a one-year work commitment; previously employed applicants who have been gone from the organization more than 90 days may also be eligible
• Full-time, day shift with 40 scheduled weekly hours