Nuclear Medicine Tech: Imaging & PET Specialist

experiencedAlliedHealth; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform and teach diagnostic procedures in nuclear medicine, including radiopharmaceutical administration and image data analysis. You will operate high-technology instruments and document results in RIS/CIS/SMS/PACS.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 10:30am–7:00pm; on-site, full-time role requiring graduation from an accredited program and ARRT/NMTCB registration (or eligibility within 1 year). BLS required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Certification as Nuclear Medicine Technologist (ARRT or NMTCB) or registry eligible (within 1 year).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Must maintain continuing education requirements annually.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals and records dose administration details.
• Describes exam to patient and obtains informed consent; enters patient data into management system.
• Evaluates requisitions, performs patient assessment, confirms pregnancy status when applicable.
• May perform advanced duties in PET imaging or lead technologist tasks.
• Handles radiopharmaceuticals with proper documentation and safety as per NRC guidelines.
• Reviews dose calculations and quality control; ensures correct activity for procedures.
• Sets up acquisitions, maintains patient comfort and safety; analyzes images for accuracy.
• Generates documentation in RIS/CIS/SMS and coordinates transport for inpatients.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Imaging analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Tools

RIS

CIS

SMS

PACS

Job description

UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform and teach diagnostic procedures in nuclear medicine, including radiopharmaceutical administration and image data analysis. You will operate high-technology instruments and document results in RIS/CIS/SMS/PACS.

Hours are Monday–Friday, 10:30am–7:00pm; on-site, full-time role requiring graduation from an accredited program and ARRT/NMTCB registration (or eligibility within 1 year). BLS required.