Nuclear Medicine Technologist

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist at MUSC supports physicians by preparing patients and operating nuclear medicine equipment to obtain diagnostic scans. Administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications as ordered, providing therapy as directed and delivering quality care to pediatric through adult patients.

Requirements include ARRT or NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Program graduation, CNMT or RT(N) registry (within 12 months if needed), and SCRQSA licensure with current BLS; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT or NMTCB recognized Nuclear Medicine Program.
• 0–2 years of modality specific experience.
• Must be a CNMT (NMTCB) or RT(N) (ARRT) with 12 months to obtain registry.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in diagnostic/therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures.
• Prepare patients and operate nuclear medicine equipment to obtain diagnostic images.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and medications as ordered.
• Provide quality care across pediatric to adult patients with professional judgment.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

CNMT certification

Education

ARRT or NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Program

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC005645 ORBG - BBEMC Nuclear Medicine Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Job Description

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

Education

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

Work Experience

0-2 years of modality specific experience.

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

Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

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)


• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)


• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)


• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)


• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)


• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)


• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)


• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)


• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)


• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)


• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)


• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)


• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)


• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)


• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)


• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)


• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)


• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)


• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)


• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)


• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)


• Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker.


• 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet.


• 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.


• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)


• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)


• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)


• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)


• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)


• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)


• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)


• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)


• Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)


• Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)


• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)


• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)


• (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)


• (Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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