Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health

Nuclear medicine technologists must:

• Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient ID, and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed; explains the procedure to the patient; prepares patient for the procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable); ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during the procedure; monitors condition of the patient and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of the exam and report changes to patient care services

• Evaluates and maintains a quality control program for instrumentation to ensurecredibility and reliability; operates all equipment used in nuclear medicine; utilizes appropriate techniques to ensure quality diagnostic images and laboratory results; procures, prepares, ensures quality, calculates, identifies, documents, administers, disposes of, stores, and safely handles radiopharmaceuticals; displays proficiency in PACS; provides proper radiation protection for patients, self and others (uses lead aprons, lead gloves, and gonadal shielding when appropriate)

• Participates in performance improvement projects; assists department in achieving successful results in all federal and state and local agency audits

• Participates in the education/instruction of students and the orientation of new staff

Required: Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and/or certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB); current license in the state of Ohio; current BLS certification

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

• Prescription drug coverage

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life insurance w/AD&D

• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

• Paid time off

• Educational Assistance

• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

S cheduled Weekly Hours:

16

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Department:

Nuclear Medicine - West

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email {apply below}. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at {apply below}