Nuclear Medicine Technologist ($2,500 sign on bonus eligible)
Company: Cleveland Clinic
Location: Strongsville
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Responsibilities:Performs elution of 99mTc generators and
prepares radiopharmaceuticals, ensures compliance with regulations
and recommendations by state/federal regulatory and accreditation
agencies.Performs hot lab responsibilities which may include
elutions of generator according to prescribed procedure and
manufacturer specifications using aseptic technique.Performs elute
quality control using aseptic technique.Performs
radiopharmaceuticals kit preparations and quality control according
to departmental procedure and manufacturer specifications using
aseptic techniques.Labels and records required documentation
according to department procedures.Administers radiopharmaceuticals
according to department protocol using aseptic technique in
compliance with state/federal regulations and accreditation
agencies.Ascertains correct patient, study and radiopharmaceuticals
by checking patient ID, requisitions and radiopharmaceuticals label
prior to radiopharmaceutical administration.Properly records
pharmaceuticals. Educates patients regarding procedures, equipment
and exam to ensure understanding and cooperation.Ensures patients'
safety during and after exam. Assists with scheduling patients as
needed.Performs VNA punctures as necessary and maintains
competencies.Performs quality control and quality assurance
procedures.Performs daily, weekly, quarterly and annual procedures
on the following instrumentation: dose calibrators, scintillation
well counter and thyroid probe, scintillation cameras.Identifies,
documents and reports sub-optimum results to supervisor.Adheres to
Department of Health, TJC, and department regulations governing
performance of above procedures. Maintains required record keeping
and documentation for all diagnostic and therapeutic
procedures.Acquires, archives, transmits and prints images via
PACS.Completes after hours transmission of images and appropriate
paperwork.Processes billing via RIS.Immediately reports any
malfunctions to help desk and PACS Administrator.Performs nuclear
imaging/counting procedures according to department protocols and
computer acquisition and analysis.Other duties as assigned.
Education:Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Medicine or graduate of a
two year accredited school in an Allied Health program or
certification from CAHEA approved Nuclear Medicine Technologist
training program. Certifications: Must be a Registered Technologist
credentialed by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
R.T.(N) (ARRT), in good standing or be a Certified Nuclear Medicine
Technologist (CNMT) through the Nuclear Medicine Technology
Certification Board.Current state licensure (RL) required prior to
employment.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Complexity of Work:Requires critical thinking skills, decisive
judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal
supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and
take appropriate action. Work Experience: Minimum one year
experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is preferred.
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.
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