Nuclear Medicine Technologist Atrium Health Pineville

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); In loco; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Atrium Health Pineville seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to operate radiopharmaceuticals and imaging equipment under radiologist supervision. You will supervise designated areas and ensure accurate dose administration and patient preparation for diagnostic exams.

Ideal candidates have formal Nuclear Medicine training, ARRT/NMTCB certification or registry eligibility, and a commitment to ongoing learning in radiopharmaceuticals.

Competenze

• Completion of Nuclear Medicine Technology Program (AMA approved).
• ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification required or registry-eligible.
• One year direct patient care experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Prepares, administers, and documents diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Maintains radiation safety practices.
• Obtains medications and contrast materials as directed for procedures.
• Documents patient data and dose information for exams.
• Explains procedures to patients and families.
• Performs measurements to aid diagnostic information.
• Maintains ongoing professional development in radiopharmaceuticals.

Conoscenze

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Nuclear medicine safety

Patient communication

Medical imaging

Formazione

Nuclear Medicine Technology Program

ARRT NM certification

Strumenti

Nuclear medicine equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Operates radiopharmaceutical, computers, and scintillation detection equipment on a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Performs Nuclear medicine examinations under the direction of the Radiologist. Functions as Supervisor of a designated area at the direction of the Systems Supervisor and Manager. Operates nuclear medicine equipment to obtain diagnostic images or measurements of the radiopharmaceuticals distribution in the specified body areas and body products.

Essential Functions

• Prepares, administers and documents diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals.
• 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 checking identification armband and prepares patient for the procedure.
• Explains the procedure to the patient and parents/family member of the patients.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

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 in 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.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Successful completion of formal Nuclear Medicine Technology Program in an AMA Approved facility required. Registered by either the ARRT (N) or NMTCB, or, if candidate is a New Graduate, must be registry eligible and must be registered within 1 year of hire date. One year of direct patient care work experience preferred. BLS required.