Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a Medical Imaging Program.
• Current or temporary Nuclear Medicine license as required by the state where services will be provided:
  • MD: Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Maryland Board of Physicians)
  • OH: Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Ohio Department of Health)
  • PA: No state license required
  • VA: Radiological Technologist license (Virginia Board of Medicine)
  • WV: Nuclear Medicine Technologist License OR Nuclear Medicine Apprentice License (West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board)
• If performing CT imaging in WV, must also hold one of the following licenses through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board:
  • Radiological Technologist Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic CT License
  • Nuclear Medicine and Non‑Diagnostic CT License
• 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 background check (if applicable) as required for regulated areas.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in departmental meetings and activities to support progress improvement and team building.
• Participate in planning and implementing change, maintaining and improving high‑quality, cost‑effective department operations.
• Perform a full range of nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging and/or treatment procedures to provide optimum information for diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Plan and perform imaging procedures to produce medical images meeting department quality standards and professional literature, adhering to protocol, policy, and procedure.
• Minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff in accordance with Radiation Safety Department policies, state, federal, The Joint Commission, and other applicable regulations.
• Report equipment failures immediately using the designated communication mechanism.
• Assess patients’ needs related to comfort, hygiene, and range of motion and provide appropriate support.
• Serve as a clinical and/or didactic instructor meeting the quality standards of the radiology education program(s).
• Complete annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards, through CBLs, trainings, in‑services, and competency validation.

Physical Requirements

• Differentiate various shades of gray and color on a monitor or photograph.
• Stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Carry items up to 20 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Working Environment

• Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, and explosive gases.
• Exposure to ionizing and non‑ionizing radiation.
• Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and handle a variety of situations simultaneously.
• Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the health‑care team.
• Ability to improvise with altered positioning techniques, equipment manipulation, and accessory devices when routine positioning is compromised.
• Maintain expertise in anatomy, physiology, and pathology relative to imaging to optimize procedures and ensure patient care/safety.

Location

THOM Cardiology South Charleston, 4315 MacCorkle Avenue SE, Charleston, West Virginia.