Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist

Company: Akron Children's Hospital
Location: Akron
Posted on: April 23, 2025

Job Description:

PRNSummary:The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for the scheduling, performance, and quality of Nuclear Medicine and PET-CT procedures. - Responsibilities:

• Performs examinations according to established protocols set forth by the medical director.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with hospital policies/procedures as well as state and federal regulations.
• Performs quality control and maintenance on all department equipment.
• Records and maintains disposal log of radioactive materials.
• Provides education and training to other technologists, physicians, residents, students, hospital ancillary personnel, and other personnel as needed.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
• Other duties as required. Other information:Technical Expertise
• Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is preferred. Epic software or similar EMR software is preferred. Education and Experience
• Education: Graduate of accredited school of Nuclear Medicine is required.
• Certification: Must hold active certification as a Registered Technologist in Nuclear Medicine, either with ARRT(N) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Ohio Department of Health (ODH) licensure is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Years of relevant experience: 2 years in Nuclear Medicine and 1 year in PET-CT preferred.
• Years of experience supervising: None. FTE: 0.001000Status: Onsite

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