Nuclear Medicine Technologist — Diagnostic Imaging

UNC Health Care; Eden (NC); On-site; USD 42,705 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Eden, NC is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform and teach diagnostic procedures in nuclear medicine. You will administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate advanced instruments, and analyze data under supervision.

Responsibilities include patient identification, obtaining consent, dose calculation, and documentation. Some roles may include PET imaging duties and lead technologist tasks, with emphasis on safety and NRC guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• ARRT or NMTCB registration or eligible and registered within 1 year.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers radiopharmaceuticals and records dose and administration details.
• Explains exams to patients and collects informed consent; inputs patient data into the radiology management system.
• Evaluates requisitions, performs patient assessment, and coordinates pregnancy testing as ordered.
• May perform advanced duties as in PET imaging or lead technologist roles.
• Handles radiopharmaceuticals with proper disposal and safety according to NRC guidelines.
• Ensures correct dose, activity, quality control, and proper documentation in dose records.
• Sets up acquisitions, maintains patient comfort and safety, analyzes images, and submits to physician for approval.
• Uses RIS, CIS, SMS and PACS to generate documentation and coordinates patient transport.

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Job description

UNC Health Care in Eden, NC is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform and teach diagnostic procedures in nuclear medicine. You will administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate advanced instruments, and analyze data under supervision.

Responsibilities include patient identification, obtaining consent, dose calculation, and documentation. Some roles may include PET imaging duties and lead technologist tasks, with emphasis on safety and NRC guidelines.