Nuclear Medicine Technologist / NMT

TITLE: Nuclear Medicine Technologist / Nuc Med Tech
Location: Columbus, OH

Would you like to work in a facility that will allow you to have work/life balance? Would you be interested in working at a small community hospital and have impact on outcomes and not be just an employee of a large system?
Would you want to live within 3 large cities or even be able to live in 2 of them and have a 30 minute or less drive to work?
If that sounds like the change you are looking for, please read on…

What you’ll be doing:
•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 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 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.

Requirements:
What they’re looking for:
•American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Nuclear Medicine registration or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board registration required.
•Ohio Department of Health Radiologic License required.
•BLS certification within 30 days of employment required.

Benefits:
Hours and compensation potential:
•Position is full time, Day shift
•Compensation range is $33hr-$47.50hr depending on experience.
•A full benefits package is included as well as a 5K sign-on bonus.

What you can expect is:
•Position is located just west of Columbus.
•Opportunity to work in a department with a good group of people and a well respected Director.