Full-Time Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Ashe Memorial Hospital; Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashe Memorial Hospital seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to operate nuclear medicine equipment for diagnostic imaging under Radiologist direction. Must have ARRT Nuclear Medicine or CNMT certification and current BLS, with at least 1 year of Nuclear Medicine experience.

The role requires precise imaging, patient safety, and accurate documentation in Meditech and PACS, under Radiologist supervision. On-site, first shift; pay commensurate with experience; vaccination and background checks

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in Nuclear Medicine.
• Licensed by ARRT Nuclear Medicine or CNMT Boards.
• Current BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Position patient into scanner per exam protocol.
• Administer appropriate dosages of oral/IV contrast for exams.
• Maintain accurate log of patient exam information.
• Acquire high-quality images per department standards.
• Ensure exams are correctly ordered in Meditech and moved to Taken.
• Submit sequences and deliver completed study to radiologist.
• Document medications and allergies in Meditech.
• Operate PACS and prepare CDs as needed.
• Meet goals from performance evaluations.

Skills

Patient positioning

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Clinical protocol adherence

Tools

Meditech

PACS

Job description

At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our Mission Statement, "To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care".

Ashe Memorial Hospital is proud to be Voted Ashe's Best Place to Work 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025. Come be a part of our dynamic team; you'll join Ashe's 2022 & 2023 Best Hospital, Best Surgeon, Best Physician, Best Nurse, and Best Medical Practice! This is your opportunity to make a large difference in a small community!

Hours: 1st Shift, Mon. - Fri. as needed | No Supervisory Responsibilities | No Travel | Pay commensurate with experience

Position Summary: To operate nuclear medicine equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by the Radiologist.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred.

License/Certifications:

• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist at Nuclear Medicine level or successful completion on CNMT Boards.
• Current BLS Certification.

Essential Functions:

1. Properly position patient into scanner and utilizes Radiologist approved required protocol for the exam.
2. Administers correct dosages of oral and IV contrast as required for each exam as required for optimal exam quality.
3. Keeps accurate log of required patient exam information.
4. Properly acquires images that comply with departmental standards of high quality.
5. Understands how to use Meditech system and completes all requirements to assure exams are correctly ordered, and moved to the “Taken” Status.
6. Submits all required sequences per exam protocol and sends completed study to the radiologist.
7. Scans and documents all medications and allergies in Meditech as required by policy.
8. Knowledge of PACS system and how to operate, make appropriate changes prior to sending to the Radiologist, and make CDs.
9. Goals from previous performance evaluation were met.

Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

***Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.***

Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.