Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Tech is committed to applying the skills and art of nuclear medicine imaging through safe and effective use of radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Administers radionuclide therapy.

• Prepares, performs QC, and dispenses radiopharmaceuticals for off hour procedures.

• Performs urgent Nuclear Medicine procedures in an on-call status or in a single technologist staffing model

• Checks the order for complete information and proper exam and schedules exams as needed.

• Obtains sufficient information to determine whether the exam should be performed immediately or within a specific time frame.

• Determines if additional technical support is required and follows the proper procedure for obtaining support.

• Adheres to established section and organizational protocols, QA guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

• Interacts appropriately with patients and all care providers.

Imaging Procedures

• Coordinates the imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of proper isolations precautions

when needed.

• Reviews images to determine if they are of diagnostic quality and adjusts factors if an image needs to be repeated.

• Starts and maintains intravenous (IV) access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.

• Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.

• Procures, prepares quality control, calculates, identifies, documents, administers, disposes, stores, and safely handles of radiopharmaceuticals and other radioactive materials.

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

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It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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 you’d 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 recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com.