Nuclear Medicine Tech II

Medical University of South Carolina; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist to assist physicians with diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, prepare patients, and operate nuclear medicine equipment to obtain high-quality scans.

You will administer radiopharmaceuticals, perform imaging for pediatric through adult patients, and apply ethical judgment and critical thinking in duties. ARRT/NMTCB program graduate, SCRQSA licensure, and BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 CNMT (NMTCB) or RT(N) (ARRT) with a B.S. or B.A. preferred.
• Licensure from SCRQSA required.
• Current BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• SKILL SETS: Fully competent in advanced modality skill sets and rotation flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and operate nuclear medicine equipment to obtain diagnostic images.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and medications as directed to obtain images or provide therapy.
• Perform quality care for pediatric through adult patients with professional judgment.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Radiology procedures

Patient care

Education

ARRT/NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Program

Tools

SCRQSA licensure

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

Work Shift

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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