Nuclear Medicine Technologist, PRN

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Serving the needs of Garfield Heights and the Southeast communities of Cuyahoga County, Marymount Hospital is an acute care, faith-based hospital. Here, 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 part of our team, you will build a rewarding, lifelong career in  a diverse and welcoming environment.

AsNuclear Medicine Technologist, you willutilize the latestmedical equipment and technology toattain functional images,prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and performvariousnon-imagingstudies as necessary. In addition to working with complex apparatus,you will also spend a substantial amount of timeinteracting directly withboth in- and outpatients, providing injections and scans. This role offers an excellent way to enhance your current skillsets, gain extensive hands-onexperience and make a difference in the lives of patients every day. 

A PRN (as needed)caregiver in this position worksvarying shifts, 6:30am—3:00pm or 8:00am—4:30pm. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Perform elution of 99mTc generators, prepareradiopharmaceuticals and ensure compliance with regulations and recommendations by state/federal regulatory and accreditation agencies. 

• Perform hot lab responsibilities,such aselution of generator according to prescribed procedure and manufacturer specifications using aseptic technique. 

• Performelute quality control using aseptictechnique. 

• 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 aseptictechnique 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 patientsregarding procedures,equipment andexams to ensure understanding and cooperation. 

• Ensure patient safety during and afterexams.  

• Assistwith scheduling patients as needed. 

• Perform venipuncture as necessary andmaintain competencies. 

• Performquality 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 reportsub-optimum results to supervisor. 

• Adhere toDepartment of Health, TJC, and department regulations governing performance ofabove procedures.  

• Maintainrequired record keeping and documentation for all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. 

• Acquire, archive,transmit and print images via PACS. 

• Completeafter-hours transmission of images andappropriate paperwork. 

• Process billing via RIS. 

• Perform nuclear imaging/counting procedures according to department protocols and computer acquisition and analysis. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor’sDegree inNuclearMedicineor graduate of a two-year accredited school in anAlliedHealthProgramor certification from a CAHEA approved Nuclear Medicine TechnologistTrainingProgram 

• Registered Technologist credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists [R.T(N) (ARRT)]in good standing OR Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) through theNuclear 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 for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• 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.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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