Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Part TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 21 hours ago

About the role

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and utilize medical equipment to perform functional imaging and non-imaging studies. They are also responsible for maintaining quality control, documenting procedures, and ensuring patient safety throughout the diagnostic process.

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Job Title Nuclear Medicine Technologist Location Akron Facility Akron General Medical Center Department Radiol - Nuclear Medicine-Cleveland Clinic Akron General Job Code D26009 Shift Days + Call Schedule 6:00am-4:30pm/7:00am-5:00pm Job Summary Job Details *This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $2,500
Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Akron General, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. As Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will utilize the latest medical equipment and technology to attain functional images, prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals, and perform various non-imaging studies as necessary. In addition to working with complex apparatus, you will also spend a substantial amount of time interacting directly with both in- and outpatients, providing injections and scans. This role offers an excellent way to enhance your current skillsets, gain extensive hands-on experience and make a difference in the lives of patients every day. A caregiver in this position works days from 6:00AM – 2:30PM or 7:00AM – 3:30PM, with on-call requirements. A caregiver who excels in this role will: Perform elution of 99mTc generators, prepare radiopharmaceuticals and ensure compliance with regulations and recommendations by state/federal regulatory and accreditation agencies. Perform hot lab responsibilities, such as elution of generator according to prescribed procedure and manufacturer specifications using aseptic technique. Perform elute quality control using aseptic technique. Perform radiopharmaceuticals kit preparations and quality control according to departmental procedure and manufacturer specifications using aseptic techniques. Label and record required documentation according to department procedures. Administer radiopharmaceuticals according to department protocol using aseptic technique in compliance with state/federal regulations and accreditation agencies. Ascertain correct patient, study and radiopharmaceuticals by checking patient ID, requisitions and radiopharmaceuticals label prior to radiopharmaceutical administration. Properly record pharmaceuticals. Educate patients regarding procedures, equipment and exams to ensure understanding and cooperation. Ensure patient safety during and after exams. Assist with scheduling patients as needed. Perform venipuncture as necessary and maintain competencies. Perform quality control and assurance procedures. Perform daily, weekly, quarterly and annual procedures on dose calibrators, scintillation well counter and thyroid probes, and scintillation cameras. Identify, document and report sub-optimum results to supervisor. Adhere to Department of Health, TJC, and department regulations governing performance of above procedures. Maintain required record keeping and documentation for all diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Acquire, archive, transmit and print images via PACS. Complete after-hours transmission of images and appropriate paperwork. Process billing via RIS. Perform nuclear imaging/counting procedures according to department protocols and computer acquisition and analysis. Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine OR graduate of a two-year accredited school in an Allied Health Program OR certification from a CAHEA approved Nuclear Medicine Technologist Training Program Registered Technologist credentialed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists [R.T(N) (ARRT)] in good standing OR Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) through the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board Current state licensure (RL) Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: One year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist Y90 experience Excellent IV skills Physical Requirements: Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Must be able to lift or assist with lifting patients of varying weight and manipulate equipment daily. Requires exposure to radioactive material. Personal Protective Equipment: Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. If applying for a Florida position, please see the following website for more information on the background screening requirements required by the Agency of Health Care Administration: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ Please review the Equal Employment Opportunity poster. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine or a graduate certificate from an accredited program, along with ARRT or CNMT certification. Current state licensure and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are also required.

bachelor degree
professional certificate
Venipuncture
BLS
RIS
PACS
Imaging
Patient care
Quality control
Radiopharmaceuticals
Aseptic technique
ARRT certification
Nuclear medicine
CNMT certification
Dose calibrators
Scintillation cameras

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Location: Akron, Ohio
Posted: Jul 27, 2026
Application: Employer website

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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