Cardiac Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Acute Job at OhioHealth in Riverlea

We are more than a health system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. 15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS External applicants and newly licensed internal applicants may be eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment. Riverside Methodist Hospital is hiring a full-time, day shift Nuclear Medicine Technologist for the Cardiac Imaging Lab. This position is Monday-Friday with hours between 6:30a-4:30p with an every 6th Saturday rotation (no Sundays). Cardiac PET experience is preferred but the department is open to training any registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist. The Nuclear Medicine Tech operates imaging devices including PET/CT scanner, Nuclear Stress Imaging, computers, ECG units, laboratory equipment, dose calibrator and radiation survey instruments. Performs scintigraphic scanning as prescribed by physician. Archives patient studies on computer and quality control studies. Receives, stores, and prepares radioactive and non-radioactive materials in preparation of patient doses. Performs quality control and maintenance procedures for scanning; maintains quality control and wipe survey statistics. Assures all equipment is performing properly to obtain quality examinations. Consults with physicians; shows images and/or computer patient studies to radiologist and/or cardiologist. Provides physicians with quality data for interpretation. Administers diagnostic or therapeutic radiopharmaceutical/ pharmaceuticals limited to those within the scope of practice, through various routes to patient, under the direction of a physician. Provides appropriate patient education, patient assessment, patient monitoring and overall patient care. Assists physician with intricate imaging procedures as needed. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. Associate's Degree (Required)ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medical Technologist - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Graduate of approved training program in Nuclear Medicine Technology. Registered with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine Technology. ODH Radiologic License as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist and BLS Certification. Familiarity with all aspects of a fully-equipped Nuclear Medicine department. Extensive knowledge of handling, administering radioactive materials and knowledge of nuclear instrumentation and its use. Experienced Technologist with the skills necessary to work in full service Nuclear Medicine department.