Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Connecthcs; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Connecthcs is partnering with a hospital near Charlotte, NC to recruit a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for day shift duties. The role involves preparing, administering, and documenting radiopharmaceuticals under supervision, with emphasis on safety and patient communication. A sign-on bonus of $15,000 is offered, along with ongoing professional development and adherence to ARRT/NMTCB guidelines.

Qualifications

• ARRT (N) or NMTCB registration required.
• BLS certification required.
• Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine Technology program; registry eligible within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under supervision.
• Adhere to radiation safety practices in the department.
• Obtain medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed by licensed practitioners.
• Record dose information and patient data for exams; verify patient identity.
• Explain procedures to patients and families.
• Perform organ concentration and excretion measurements for diagnostic info.
• Pursue ongoing self-study to stay current with techniques and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Maintains ongoing self-study to stay competent with new techniques or radiopharmaceuticals.

Skills

Patient care

Radiopharmaceuticals admin

Radiation safety

Patient communication

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology degree

Tools

ARRT NM (N)

Job description

Our client, a hospital located about 30 mins from Charlotte, NC, has a need for a day shift Nuclear Med Tech to join their team.

They are offering a $15,000 sign on bonus!

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

• One year of direct patient care work experience preferred.