Nuclear Med Tech - PRN-Radiology Nuclear Medicine

About the Role

Join the Nuclear Medicine staff within the Radiology Department at MetroHealth, a system with nearly two centuries of delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in Northeast Ohio. This role serves a diverse patient population, including underserved communities, trauma/emergency patients, cardiac patients, stroke patients, cancer patients, and those in orthopedics, podiatry, neurology, PM&R, and surgical planning.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality Nuclear Medicine and PET images in various settings.
• Perform IV starts and therapeutic planning, including advanced Theranostics.
• Coordinate and schedule patients for inpatient and outpatient procedures.
• Educate patients on procedures, equipment, medications, and examinations to ensure understanding and comfort.
• Utilize critical thinking and effective communication in high-stress environments with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with the Nuclear Medicine team and other care providers, including nurses, physicians, and respiratory therapists.
• Perform technical procedures using scanning equipment for disease diagnosis, adhering to MetroHealth policies and ODH regulations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.
• Registered Radiology Technologist with ARRT or NMTCB certification.
• Valid Ohio Radiographer License (ODH).
• American Heart Association BLS Certification (or obtained within the probationary period).
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Nuclear Medicine.

Skills

• Patient scheduling and coordination.
• On-the-spot critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Ability to function well under stress and independently or as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment

• Variable shift with a rotating schedule, including weekends and call duties.
• Biweekly hours: 16.
• Collaborative work with nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, and other care team members.

Physical Requirements

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.
• May need to lift, pull, or push over 50 lbs.
• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Must see and hear within normal visual and audio ranges, with or without correction.

Benefits

• Participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

Facility Highlights

• All SPECT/CT, SPECT, and PET scanners are ACR-accredited.
• Early life-cycle SPECT/CT equipment at the Main Campus.
• All Nuclear Medicine Technologists are credentialed through ARRT or NMTCB.