Nuclear Medicine Technologist, PRN

About the role

Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith‑based hospital. Caregivers are guided by the Christian values of service, compassion, dignity and respect and live by the mission of providing world‑class healthcare. 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 spend a substantial amount of time interacting directly with both in‑ and out‑patients, providing injections and scans, while gaining extensive hands‑on experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform elution of 99mTc generators, prepare radiopharmaceuticals and ensure compliance with 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.
• Prepare radiopharmaceutical kits and conduct quality control according to departmental procedures 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.
• Verify correct patient, study and radiopharmaceuticals by checking patient ID, requisitions and radiopharmaceutical labels prior to 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.
• Conduct daily, weekly, quarterly and annual procedures on dose calibrators, scintillation well counters, thyroid probes, and scintillation cameras.
• Identify, document and report sub‑optimal 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Schedule

PRN (as needed) caregiver works varying shifts: 6:30 am – 3:00 pm or 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Pay

Minimum hourly: $48.00 – Maximum hourly: $48.00. The displayed range reflects the anticipated range for new hires; actual compensation will consider work history, experience, skill set and education. The range does not include shift differentials, overtime, or the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package.