Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Medical University of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist to assist physicians in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The role involves patient preparation, radiopharmaceutical administration, and operating nuclear medicine equipment to obtain diagnostic images.

Candidates must graduate from an ARRT or NMTCB recognized Nuclear Medicine Program and hold CNMT or RT(N) credentials or be registry eligible with certification within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ARRT or NMTCB recognized Nuclear Medicine Program is required.
• 0-2 years of modality-specific experience.
• CNMT or RT(N) from ARRT or registry eligible with certification within 12 months preferred.
• SCRQSA licensure required.
• Current BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and operate nuclear medicine equipment to obtain diagnostic scans.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and medications as ordered by the physician.
• Provide quality care to pediatric through adult patients with professional and ethical judgment and critical thinking.
• Support physicians in the performance of diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures.

Education

ARRT or NMTCB recognized Nuclear Medicine Program

B.S./B.A. preferred

Job description

Overview

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 to obtain diagnostic scans. Administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications to obtain diagnostic images and/or provides therapy as ordered by the physician. Performs quality patient care for pediatric through adult patients using professional and ethical judgment along with critical thinking in performing duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and operate nuclear medicine equipment to obtain diagnostic scans.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and medications as ordered by the physician.
• Provide quality care to pediatric through adult patients with professional and ethical judgment and critical thinking.
• Support physicians in the performance of diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures.

Education and Experience

Education: Graduate of an ARRT or NMTCB recognized Nuclear Medicine Program required.

Work Experience: 0-2 years of modality specific experience.

Credentials and Licensure

Credentials: Must be a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) from the NMTCB or Registered Technologist (RT (N)) from ARRT or registry eligible with a B.S. or B.A. preferred. If registry eligible, must obtain certification within 12 months. 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 an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing (continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting (continuous).
• Ability to perform job functions while walking (continuous).
• Ability to climb stairs (infrequent).
• Ability to work indoors (continuous) and outside in temperature extremes (infrequent).
• Ability to work from elevated areas (frequent) and in confined/cramped spaces (frequent).
• Ability to bend at the waist and twist at the waist (continuous).
• Ability to squat and perform job functions (frequent).
• Ability to perform pinching, gross motor, fine manipulation, and grasping with fingers and hands (continuous).
• Ability to reach overhead and perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (continuous).
• Ability to fully use both legs and balance and coordination (continuous).
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted (infrequent).
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, and color perception (continuous).
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity and perform visually oriented tasks (continuous).
• Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required (frequent).
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment (continuous).
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions and olfactory sensory function (as applicable to selected positions).
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (selected positions).

Additional Information

Selected positions may include specialized requirements.

Equal Opportunity and E-Verify

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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