Coastal Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Imaging

Adventist Health; Creston (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and IV medications, perform imaging procedures, and coordinate patient flow. The role emphasizes safety, quality control, and accurate documentation within a busy radiology department.

The position requires state licensure in nuclear medicine, venipuncture certification, and BLS; a bachelor’s degree is preferred, with ARRT NM or NMTCB certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma/certificate in Nuclear Medicine required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in nuclear medicine technology or equivalent preferred.
• State Nuclear Medicine License required.
• Venipuncture certification required.
• ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or NMTCB certification preferred.
• Venipuncture (IV) certification required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers, and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using radioisotope equipment.
• Prepares stock solutions of radioactive materials and calculates doses to be administered by radiologists.
• Subjects patients to radiation.
• Executes blood volume, red cell survival, and fat absorption studies using standard laboratory techniques.
• Administers intravenous injections per established procedures.
• Performs screening procedures for diagnostic interpretation.
• Documents all pertinent information regarding radioactive materials and surveys per procedures.
• Obtains pertinent patient information and disseminates preparation instructions to care areas.
• Escalates questions or issues to senior staff as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Quality control

Documentation

Blood volume studies

Education

Diploma or certificate in Nuclear Medicine

Bachelor’s degree in nuclear medicine technology

Tools

Radioisotope equipment

Venipuncture IV certification

BLS certification

Job description

Adventist Health Sierra Vista seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to administer radiopharmaceuticals and IV medications, perform imaging procedures, and coordinate patient flow. The role emphasizes safety, quality control, and accurate documentation within a busy radiology department.

The position requires state licensure in nuclear medicine, venipuncture certification, and BLS; a bachelor’s degree is preferred, with ARRT NM or NMTCB certification preferred.