Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Pineville is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare, administer, and document diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under supervision. You will adhere to radiation safety practices and obtain medications as directed for administration by licensed practitioners and allied professionals.

The role requires ARRT (N) or NMTCB registries, BLS, and graduation from an ARRT/NMTCB-recognized Nuclear Medicine program.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers and documents diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under the supervision of an Authorized User.
• Adheres to department radiation safety practices.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Obtains brief patient history and records all pertinent information on finished exams (i.e., dose information patient data, dates, views, etc.).
• Verifies the patient by using appropriate patient identifiers and prepares patient for the procedure.
• Explains the procedure to the patient and parents/family members of the patient.
• Performs organ concentration and excretion measurements to provide diagnostic information of patient illness.
• Maintains an on-going self-study program to ensure competence and knowledge in new techniques or radiopharmaceuticals.

Skills

Growth and development

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology degree

Job description

Atrium Health Pineville opened its doors in 1987, a personal brand of care to South Charlotte, Ballantyne, Fort Mill, Rock Hill and beyond. Over the past few decades, we have expanded this campus from its small roots built on former farmland, Atrium Health Pineville has evolved into a major health care hub that provides access to a higher level of care than any other hospital in the area. With unrivaled expertise from Atrium Health specialty care programs, we provide leading-edge healthcare in a local setting. Patients also have access to other highly specialized services, from robotic surgery and neurosurgery to pediatric urology and beyond.

Interested in learning more about the benefits of joining our facilities? Check out this video: Atrium Health Radiology – Live Meaningfully - YouTube

Major Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers and documents diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under the supervision of an Authorized User.
• Adheres to department radiation safety practices.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Obtains brief patient history and records all pertinent information on finished exams (i.e., dose information patient data, dates, views, etc.).
• Verifies the patient by using appropriate patient identifiers and prepares patient for the procedure.
• Explains the procedure to the patient and parents/family members of the patient.
• Performs organ concentration and excretion measurements to provide diagnostic information of patient illness.
• Maintains an on-going self-study program to ensure competence and knowledge in new techniques or radiopharmaceuticals.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• Registered by either the ARRT (N) or NMTCB required.
• BLS required.

Education Required

• Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT or NMTCB recognizes in Nuclear Medicine Technology. If a new graduate, must be registry eligible with registry completion within 1 year of hire date.

Experience Required

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Handling equipment and monitoring supplies.
• Oral and written communication skills are required to interact with patients and hospital staff.
• Able to frequently stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneel while operating all radiographic equipment.
• Vision and hearing for distances of up to 20 feet is necessary.
• Will be required to carry weights up to 25 pounds.
• May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and being near moving equipment.
• Able to adapt to changes in temperature and humidity.
• 50% of the work time is standing.
• 50% of the work time is operating computers, monitors, survey meters and other radiopharmaceutical preparations.
• All procedures or other job-related tasks involve an inherent potential for mucous -2- membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids/tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes. Use of appropriate protective measures is required.

Preferred Experience

• One year of direct patient care work experience preferred.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.