Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Radiology, Full Time, First Shift

UCHealth; Chester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a full-time position. The role involves conducting diagnostic studies and therapeutic procedures, ensuring equipment quality, and instructing students. Candidates should have NMTCB certification and preferably experience in nuclear medicine. This entry-level position offers a chance to work with advanced technology in patient care for the Chester area.

Qualifications

• Completion of a collegiate Nuclear Medicine Program with NMTCB Certification required.
• 1-2 years equivalent experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification completed within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex diagnostic studies and therapeutic procedures.
• Operates imaging equipment and performs quality control.
• Administers radiopharmaceuticals and monitors radiation levels.
• Instructs undergraduate and medical students.

Skills

Diagnostic studies

Quality control on instrumentation

Radiopharmaceutical preparation

Instruction of students

Education

NMTCB Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Imaging

Ohio Department of Health Radiologic License

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Radiology, Full Time, First Shift

West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation.

Job Description

Join our team as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in our Radiology department and work alongside the best and brightest clinical teams collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

Unit Details

• In 2022, Newsweek magazine recognized West Chester Hospital among a listing of the World’s Best Hospitals for the world‑class clinical care provided to the Greater Cincinnati Region and beyond.
• Utilizes high technology GE wide bore scanners.
• Dedicated to safe MRI practices with specific patient tailored protocols.
• The department has a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care.

Location

West Chester, OH, United States

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

• Completion of a collegiate Nuclear Medicine Program with NMTCB Certification, required
• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Imaging (Nuclear Medicine), preferred
• Ohio Department of Health Radiologic License (Nuclear Medicine) and ARRT (N) or NMTCB Certification
• Basic Life Support Certification completed within 30 days of hire
• 1-2 years equivalent experience, preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs complex diagnostic studies (imaging and non‑imaging) and therapeutic procedures.
• Operates imaging equipment (scintillation/PET cameras and counters) and related equipment (film devices, xenon traps, computers, etc.) for routine and specialty procedures.
• Performs quality control on instrumentation according to department policy and ensures that equipment is in proper working order.
• Performs dose calculations, preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals and dispenses these to patients in an appropriate manner.
• Uses appropriate instrumentation or other devices, monitors personnel, work areas and patient rooms where applicable to ensure that levels of radiation do not exceed those levels defined in institutional, NRC and Ohio Department of Health regulations. Reports all radiation exposures and spills to supervisor and/or Radiation Safety Officer.
• Receives radioactive shipments, disposes of radioactivity and contaminated materials in accordance with department, hospital and federal regulatory agencies maintaining these records.
• Instructs undergraduate students, medical students and Radiology/Cardiology residents and fellows.
• Participates in research conferences, continuing education, and workshops.
• Writes project reports, articles, and other documents, and assists in preparing research papers and manuscripts for publication.
• Develops, reviews, and recommends new operating policies and procedures for laboratory and clinical work.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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