Job Details
Title: Nuclear Med Technol
Department Org: Heart Station - 109070
Employee Classification: B8 - Unclass Contingent AFSCME HSC
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC
Primary Location: HSC H
Shift: 1
Start Time: 7:00am End Time: 3:30pm
Job Description:
As a member of the health care team, the Cardiovascular Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs Myocardial Perfusion Imaging, Equilibrium Radionuclide Angiography (ERNA/MUGA), Cardiac Amyloid Imaging and Rest Imaging for cardiac Sarcoidosis using Planar and SPECT/CT imaging methods on adult and geriatric patients. Processes and analyzes study data. Labels Red Blood Cells (RBC’s) with radioactive isotopes using In-Vivo and In-Vitro techniques. Measures, calculates, administers, and documents…
radioactive doses for cardiac nuclear studies. Performs daily quality control testing on nuclear cameras and nuclear hot lab equipment for quality and safety. Performs daily radioactive contamination surveys using a Gieger-Muller and nuclear well counter. Complies with nuclear regulations and protocols governed by the State of Ohio Radioactive Materials Division (ODH)/Nuclear regulatory Commission (NRC), The Joint Commission (TJC), and the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). Adheres to all Cardiac Nuclear Medicine policies, protocols, and procedures. Complies with radiation safety protocols in the safe handling of radioactive materials and keeping radiation exposure levels “As Low As Reasonably” Achievable” (ALARA) to patients, staff, and self. Advises and collaborates with Heart and Vascular Center personnel, physicians, cardiology fellows, nursing staff, transplant coordinators, ancillary hospital departments and satellite offices to perform safe, quality, diagnostic procedures and to provide superior patient care.
All employees must adhere to the following at all times: Employees are expected to adhere to UTMC Service Values including iCare standards at all times. Adheres to hospital policies and procedures as well as addresses patient safety, performance improvement, and quality of care issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required Education/Experience/Licensing: 1. Associate degree or higher in Nuclear Medicine Technology. 2. Must hold an ODH Radiologic License in Nuclear Medicine to practice in the State of Ohio. 3. Must be Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine and/or Board Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). 4. Must hold CPR (BLS) AHA Healthcare Provider certification. 5. Two years’ experience in Nuclear Medicine with emphasis in Nuclear Cardiology procedures. 6. Physical requirements as listed.
