Nuclear Med Tech, Tech-Imaging, Full-Time, Days

Prisma Health; Easley (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Prisma Health is searching for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Easley, SC. This role entails performing various technical procedures using radionuclides for diagnosis and therapy. Candidates must graduate from an accredited nuclear medicine technology school, possess strong physics and chemistry knowledge, and ideally have a year of experience in nuclear medicine. The position emphasizes patient safety and effective communication. Excellent customer service skills and familiarity with radiation safety are essential. Competitive compensation, bonus eligibility, and a supportive work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Certification in nuclear medicine technology required.
• One year of nuclear medicine experience preferred.
• Strong background in physics/chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical procedures utilizing radionuclides for diagnosis and therapy.
• Verify patient identification and prepare patients for procedures.
• Maintain records of doses distributed and ensure compliance with ALARA measures.

Skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of radiation safety equipment

Data entry skills

Mathematical skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

Graduate of accredited nuclear medicine technology school

Tools

Philips equipment

Spect/CT equipment

Job description

Overview

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of technical procedures that require a high degree of independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of radionuclides for the diagnosis and the therapy of disease in humans.

Bonus

This position is bonus eligible, click this link for details.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health\'s values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Receive patient and provide proper care during performance of clinical procedure. Verify patient identification by checking two identifiers and review orders for procedure to be performed. Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations. Obtain pertinent patient history and check for procedural contradictions. Maintain and operate auxiliary equipment necessary to procedure. Communicate effectively with patient and family. Prepare patient for procedure. Select and administer the proper radionuclide/medication by the proper route and in the appropriate dosage. Prepare proper instrument, computer, and imaging protocol as indicated by departmental procedure manual. Understand and implement ALARA measures in performance of clinical duties. Evaluate image appearance and perform additional views as required. Process and evaluate computer generated data. Obtain samples for non-imaging studies. Prepare and administer interventional pharmacologic agents as directed by protocol. Maintain sterile technique as required. Perform imaging, non-imaging, function studies, and therapeutic exams according to established departmental protocols, or as directed by the nuclear medicine physician, or cardiologist. Ensure patient security during movement from one device to another, or from the standing or sitting position to the imaging table. Know proper operation of all safety devices common to the department and possess judgement of when to employ said devices. Is aware of and familiar with departmental environment of care document.
• Follow correct procedures for receipt and return of radioactive materials. Understand and implement ALARA measures while performing radio pharmacy duties. Maintain accurate records of doses distributed to patients in appropriate logbook and computer log. Maintain a sanitary and organized environment in radio pharmacy. Accurately label and store radioactive materials in appropriate areas. Post appropriate signage in necessary areas. Perform quality control on radiopharmaceuticals as necessary. Follow directions for proper radionuclide preparations. Properly document receipt and disposal of short half lived and long half lived radionuclides. Prepare and dispense diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals according to departmental protocols and within Title A mandates. Maintain strict sterile procedures when preparing human biological specimens\' radionuclides, or "cold compounds".
• Maintain accurate records pertaining to exam performed. Operate the PACS system properly and verify study prior to archiving. Properly place exams on optical discs for long term storage. Archive accurate radio pharmacy information on patient dose ticket and in appropriate logbook.
• Acquire order and check for appropriate clinical information, date, and verify correct account number and type. Charge procedure and supplies in compliance with governing regulations. Report equipment problems to appropriate personnel and, when applicable, record confirmation numbers in appropriate logbook. Obtain list of outstanding charges, investigate, and explain reason for charges listed as outstanding. Comply with departmental downtime protocols. Familiarize self with, and compliantly incorporate, all HIPAA mandates of the Department of Radiology and of the Prisma Health System.
• Maintain a neat, clean, organized work environment. Stock work area with linens/supplies as needed. Dispose of soiled linens, used supplies, radioactive materials, and bio-hazardous materials according to hospital policy. Notify appropriate persons in regard to unsafe electrical, fire, chemical, equipment. Maintain proper signage with regards to radioactive regulations.
• Seeks to promote intra/inter, and external communications. Maintain ethical standards of relationships and communications. Communicate knowledgeably with physician/healthcare worker regarding patient procedure. Maintain pleasant, helpful attitude during all phone communications. Seek dialog with central scheduling as necessary to ensure understanding of listed patient procedure. Assess communication ability of patient and take appropriate measures to ensure patient/family understanding of procedure to be performed. Ensure that all appropriate consents are signed. Arrange for translation skills utilization as appropriate.
• Perform and evaluate routine quality on all instrumentation as specified in the departmental quality manuals. Determine operational status and timely calibration of all survey instruments. Perform and evaluate dose calibrator constancy test. Record all daily QC checks in their appropriate logbooks.
• Consistent use of personal radiation monitoring devices. Proper storage of personal monitoring devices. Knowledge and effective use of proper procedures for managing and containment of a radioactive spill. Utilize ALARA principles at all times. Instruct patient family members, and other healthcare providers of the proper radiation safety measures to be taken after the administration of therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals. Comprehend and follow the departmental and regulatory policies on recordable events and misadministration\'s. Properly dispose of or store radioactive materials and waste. Be alert to and aware of nonauthorized persons in the nuclear medicine department. Such persons are to be challenged as to their identity and purpose for being in the nuclear medicine department. This applies to all unknown persons irrespective of uniform dress or official Prisma Health identification badges. All radioactive materials sources are to be locked in the hot lab if the department is left devoid of specific nuclear medicine personnel.
• Instruct students in methodology of nuclear medicine procedures and principles of the science of nuclear medicine technology. Closely supervise activity of students assigned to nuclear medicine department. Evaluate/document student progress as per protocol of academic institution student attends. Communicate with clinical instructors or department heads as necessary. Mentor newly hired nuclear medicine technologists in departmental policies and procedures. Evaluate new hires on equipment orientation on a schedule established by the Manager. Report any deficiencies in education or comprehension to manager or to the in-charge technologist.
• Achieve Patient Satisfaction for Prisma Health. Results will be entered on the annual evaluation from the Patient Satisfaction scorecard located on the C2E website under the Experience Pillar. Adheres to the Standards of Behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Certification Program. Graduate of accredited nuclear medicine technology school
• Experience - One (1) year nuclear medicine experience. Strong background in physics/chemistry.

In Lieu Of

• Team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the education and experience requirements listed above pending state and regulatory requirements.
• Clinical experience may be considered toward the one (1) year experience requirement.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• ARRT(N) or NMTCB registry
• SCSQRSA License
• ARRT in Radiology preferred
• CPR and ARRT(N) registered and/or NMTCB registered

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
• Proficient computer skills (database)
• Data entry skills
• Mathematical skills
• Knowledge of radiation safety equipment
• Experience on Philips equipment preferred
• Spect/CT experience preferred

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Baptist Easley Med Campus

Facility

1015 Baptist Easley Hospital

Department

10157121 Nuclear Medicine

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