Nuclear Medicine Tech - Night Shift Diagnostics

Tenet Healthcare; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Medical Network - Fort Mill Hospital in Fort Mill, SC seeks a qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and to apply radiation protection while delivering care to patients of all ages. Night and weekend call is required, and PACS proficiency is essential.

Operate imaging equipment, ensure precise dosage administration, and obtain patient data.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program with an Associate degree.
• Registry eligible; registry completed within nine (9) months of employment.
• American Heart Association BLS CPR certification required.
• SCRQSA certification required.
• Up to 1 year experience is required, 1 to 2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient data before procedure - DOB, age, and history; explains procedure to ease anxiety.
• Utilizes proper Radiation Safety with patient, self, and others.
• Demonstrates working knowledge with imaging equipment including PACS, dose calibrator, Syntrac system.
• Measures dosage for each patient and records accurately; observes precautions against overexposure.
• Administers isotope dosage following procedures; maintains accurate dosage records.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Radiation Safety

Patient Care

Education

Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Tools

PACS

Syntrac

Dose Calibrator

Job description

Piedmont Medical Network - Fort Mill Hospital in Fort Mill, SC seeks a qualified Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and to apply radiation protection while delivering care to patients of all ages. Night and weekend call is required, and PACS proficiency is essential.

Operate imaging equipment, ensure precise dosage administration, and obtain patient data.