Nuclear Medicine Technician - Sign on Bonus

About the role

Performs a full range of nuclear medicine diagnostic and therapeutic imaging procedures to provide optimum information for the diagnosis and/or treatment of patients.

Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in departmental meetings and activities to support progress improvement and team building.
• Participates in planning and implementing change, maintaining and improving high quality, cost effective department operations.
• Performs a full range of nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging and/or treatment procedures to provide optimum information for the diagnosis and ultimate treatment of patients.
• Plans and performs imaging procedures to produce medical images for the diagnosis or treatment of patients meeting the quality standards of the department as identified through professional literature and department protocol, policy and procedure.
• Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff in accordance with Radiation Safety Department policy, procedure and guidelines as well as State, Federal, The Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory bodies.
• Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification using identified communication mechanism to ensure the performance of radiology services.
• Affords support to patients related to comfort, hygiene, and range of motion.
• Performs as a clinical and/or didactic instructor meeting the quality standards of the radiology education program(s) as identified through professional literature, department and radiology education program(s) protocol, policy and procedure.
• For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.
• Must possess current or temporary Nuclear Medicine license as required by state board where services will be provided.
• Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist within six months of hire.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program. Must possess current or temporary Nuclear Medicine license as required by state board where services will be provided: MD: Nuclear Medicine Technologist through Maryland Board of Physicians OH: Nuclear Medicine Technologist through Ohio Department of Health PA: No state license required VA: Radiological Technologist license through the Virginia Board of Medicine WV: Nuclear Medicine Technologist License OR Nuclear Medicine Apprentice License.
• Education, Certification, and/or Licensing: Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program. Must possess current or temporary Nuclear Medicine license as required by state board where services will be provided: MD: Nuclear Medicine Technologist through Maryland Board of Physicians OH: Nuclear Medicine Technologist through Ohio Department of Health PA: No state license required VA: Radiological Technologist license through the Virginia Board of Medicine WV: Nuclear Medicine Technologist License OR Nuclear Medicine Apprentice License.
• ARRT/NMTCB Registration: Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Board (NMTCB) as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist within six months of hire.
• Basic Life Support Certification: Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• Criminal Background Check: State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

Skills

• Ability to differentiate various shades of gray and color as depicted on a monitor or photograph.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds of weight.
• Ability to carry items of up to 20 pounds.

Benefits

Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Work schedule is 40 hours per week.

Company Information

CCMC Camden Clark Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.