Nuclear Medicine Tech II

MUSC Health; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina in Orangeburg, SC is seeking a Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist to assist physicians and operate nuclear medicine equipment to obtain diagnostic scans. Responsibilities include preparing patients, administering radiopharmaceuticals, and providing therapy as ordered, with care across pediatric to adult patients, using professional judgment.

Education and certification requirements include ARRT or NMTCB program graduation, CNMT or RT(N) certification,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT or NMTCB recognized Nuclear Medicine Program is required.
• At least two years of modality specific experience.
• CNMT from NMTCB or RT(N) from ARRT with a B.S. or B.A. preferred.
• SCRQSA licensure required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in diagnostic/therapeutic procedures by preparing the patient and operating nuclear medicine equipment to obtain diagnostic scans.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and medications to obtain diagnostic images or provide therapy as ordered by the physician.
• Perform quality care for pediatric through adult patients using professional judgment and critical thinking.
• Rotate through modalities and maintain fluoride safety and quality standards.

Skills

Modality skills

Critical thinking

Rotation between modalities

Education

ARRT/NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Program

CNMT or RT(N) certification

SCRQSA licensure

Job description

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004791 ORBG - Nuclear Medicine

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

The Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist assists physicians in the performance of diagnostic and / or therapeutic procedures by preparing the patient and operating the nuclear medicine equipment in order to obtain diagnostic scans. Administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications to obtain diagnostic images and/or provides therapy as ordered by physician. Performs quality care to pediatric through adult patients using professional and ethical judgment along with critical thinking in performing duties.

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduate of an ARRT or NMTCB recognized Nuclear Medicine Program required. Work Experience: At least two years of modality specific experience required. Must be a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) from the NMTCB or Registered Technologist (RT (N)) from ARRT with a B.S. or B.A. preferred. Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred. SKILL SETS: Fully competent in advanced modality skill sets and flexible to rotate.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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