Job Description

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Department: Nuclear Medicine

Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Manager of Nuclear Medicine. The Nuclear Medicine Tech performs a variety of examinations utilizing Nuclear Medicine equipment and materials. Responsible for scheduling and preparing patients for examinations and preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals. Technologist will perform Nuclear Medicine exams accurately while utilizing Nuclear Medicine Gamma Cameras. Responsible for Ohio Department of Health and Ohio Administrative Code rules and regulations pertaining to Nuclear Medicine. Maintain ACR accreditation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Graduate of an Approved Accredited Nuclear Medicine program, and/or

• Graduate of an Approved Accredited Radiology program required

Licensure:

• ARRT(N) and/or CNMT required

• Ohio(N) required

• BLS certification within 90 day introductory period required

Experience:

• No prior experience necessary.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Utilizes AIDET to identify, greet, explain procedure and prepare patient for their procedure.

2. Assess provider's written order, performs Nuclear Medicine procedures according to established standards.

3. Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals.

4. Assembles accurate and complete patient history and enters appropriate forms in Radiology Information System for radiologist.

5. Performs calibrations, quality control, quality assurance, adjustments as needed on all NM equipment.

6. Maintains clean work area and equipment, maintains par level supply of stock

7. Works with Central Scheduling, provider's offices and nursing floors to schedule patients.

8. Adheres to established Ohio Department of Health guidelines for the safe handling of radioactive materials.

9. Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/ or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU’s.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

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Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.