At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

　　Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

　　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.

　　This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

　　Licensing/Certification

　　Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) (required)

　　State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

　　BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) (required)

　　Education

　　Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)

　　Work Experience

　　1 year of experience practicing Nuclear Medicine experience (preferred)

　　Skills

　　Monitor patient conditions during treatments

　　Administer oral and intravenous radiopharmaceuticals

　　Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care

　　Record patient information and medications within EPIC as indicated

　　Attention to detail

　　Acceptance of authority

　　Critical thinking

　　Communication with team members, patients, physicians and family members

　　Teamwork

　　Active listening

　　Relationship building

　　Working Conditions

　　Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur

　　May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse

　　May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights

　　May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids

　　May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials

　　May have periods of constant interruptions

　　Physical Requirements

　　Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%

　　Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 0%

　　Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 0%

　　Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%

　　Stoop/Kneel 1-33%

　　Crawling 0%

　　Climbing 0%

　　Balance 0%

　　Bending 1-33%

　　Sitting 1-33%

　　Walking 1-33%

　　Standing 1-33%

　　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

　　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 Employers, please email [email protected] . 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 [email protected]