Nuclear Medicine Technologist I

About the role

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will utilize the latest medical equipment and technology to attain functional images, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and perform various non-imaging studies as necessary. You will also spend a substantial amount of time interacting directly with both in- and outpatients, providing injections and scans. This role offers an excellent way to enhance your current skillsets, gain extensive hands-on experience and make a difference in the lives of patients every day.

Responsibilities

• Perform elution of 99mTc generators, prepare radiopharmaceuticals and ensure compliance with regulations and recommendations by state/federal regulatory and accreditation agencies.
• Perform hot lab responsibilities, such as elution of generator according to prescribed procedure and manufacturer specifications using aseptic technique.
• Perform elute quality control using aseptic technique.
• Perform radiopharmaceuticals kit preparations and quality control according to departmental procedure and manufacturer specifications using aseptic techniques.
• Label and record required documentation according to department procedures.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals according to department protocol using aseptic technique in compliance with state/federal regulations and accreditation agencies.
• Ascertain correct patient, study and radiopharmaceuticals by checking patient ID, requisitions and radiopharmaceuticals label prior to radiopharmaceutical administration.
• Properly record pharmaceuticals.
• Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Ensure patient safety during and after exams.
• Assist with scheduling patients as needed.
• Perform venipuncture as necessary and maintain competencies.
• Perform quality control and assurance procedures.
• Perform daily, weekly, quarterly and annual procedures on dose calibrators, scintillation well counter and thyroid probes, and scintillation cameras.
• Identify, document and report sub-optimum results to supervisor.
• Adhere to Department of Health, TJC, and department regulations governing performance of above procedures.
• Maintain required record keeping and documentation for all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Acquire, archive, transmit and print images via PACS.
• Complete after-hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork.
• Process billing via RIS.
• Perform nuclear imaging/counting procedures according to department protocols and computer acquisition and analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine or graduate of a two-year accredited school in an Allied Health Program or certification from a CAHEA approved Nuclear Medicine Technologist Training Program
• Registered Technologist credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists [R.T(N) (ARRT)] in good standing OR Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board
• Current state licensure (RL)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross

Preferred qualifications

• One year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Physical Requirements

• Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily.
• Requires exposure to radioactive material.

Personal Protective Equipment

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $39.00 to $54.00 per hour. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education.

Schedule

Days + on-call, 8:00am—4:30pm.