What are the responsibilities and job description for the Imaging Specialist - Nuclear Medicine position at Licking Memorial Hospital?
Imaging Specialist Nuclear Medicine
Radiology
Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.
When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.
Position Summary
Provides high quality patient care and imaging services for diagnosis or treatment. Performs imaging procedures and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure. Provides services for patients with compassion and respect. Provides practical instruction to students.
Responsibilities
- Confirm patient identity, study appropriateness, and provide patient education.
- Safe handling and storage of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Utilize appropriate techniques, radiopharmaceuticals, imaging medications and adjunctive medications as part of a standard protocol to ensure quality diagnostic images.
- Administer radioactive materials in various forms, monitoring patients throughout procedure.
- Follow all instrumentation and quality control procedures.
- Follow radiation protection/ safety guidelines.
- Utilize the functions of the Radiology Information System.
- Review/revise Policy and Procedure, protocols and patient preps.
- Assist supervisor with data collection and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Licensed by ARRT/NMTCB
- Current ODH License
- BLS certification
- Prior NM experience preferred
- LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.
Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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