Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Columbus, OH (#TE1016)

Location: Columbus, OH
Employment Type: Full-time
Hourly Rate: $33 - $47.50/hour (experience-dependent)

Position Overview:

Perform advanced nuclear medicine procedures using radiopharmaceuticals to produce diagnostic images. Ensure patient safety, deliver compassionate care, and maintain strict compliance with radiation protocols in a dynamic clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for performing Nuclear Medicine procedures to produce diagnostic images.
• Provides procedural-related patient care and education. Maintains records and documentation for procedures.
• Participates in performance improvement activities of the department and daily management of infection prevention and control activities.
• Performs routine and emergent Nuclear Medicine procedures by correctly using imaging equipment, related accessories, and radiopharmaceutical agents. Upholds radiation safety standards and department protocol.
• Receives, handles, stores, prepares, and administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients according to protocol.
• Prepares patient and exam room for imaging procedure. Helps the patient with appropriate dress.
• Provides a comfortable, friendly, secure atmosphere for all patients. Provides patient and family education related to imaging procedures.
• Communicates with other caregivers to ensure continuity and appropriateness of patient care.
• Maintains manual and computerized patient, department, and hospital records. Performs associated data entry and clerical tasks as needed. Responsible for ordering and stocking department supplies.
• Performs and documents equipment quality control according to department protocol. Performs routine cleaning and preventative maintenance. Recognizes and reports any malfunction to
  the appropriate person or department.
• Treats patients and families with dignity and respect. Ensures confidentiality of patient records. Interacts professionally with patients and families and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Education: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine registration or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board registration required.
• Licensure:
• Ohio Department of Health Radiologic License required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of employment required.
• Experience: New graduates to seasoned technologists
• Technical Skills:
• Radiopharmaceutical preparation/administration
• Gamma camera/PET-CT operation
• Radiation safety protocols
• Soft Skills:
• Patient education expertise
• Interdepartmental collaboration

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: $33hr-$47.50hr depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full benefits package including a $5,000 sign-on bonus
• Work Schedule: Day Shift (full-time)
• Professional Growth: Deliver compassionate care by maintaining strict compliance with radiation protocols in a dynamic clinical environment.