Nuclear Medicine Technologist I

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures using advanced radiation-detecting equipment and computer processing. You will prepare radiopharmaceuticals, perform IV placement, and deliver high-quality images for physician interpretation while ensuring patient safety and excellent care.

Requirements include graduation from an ARRT/NMTCB Nuclear Medicine program, modality-specific experience, and valid SCRQSA licensure with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT or NMTCB recognized Nuclear Medicine Program required.
• At least two years of modality specific experience required.
• CNMT or RT(N) with B.S./B.A. preferred; SCRQSA licensure required; BLS required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic imaging procedures using radiation-detecting instrumentation.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals; performs IV placement.
• Performs computer processing and image enhancement.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Radiology Procedures

Education

Nuclear Medicine Program

CNMT or RT(N) credential

SCRQSA licensure

Job description

Job Description Summary

Performs diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures, including general and cardiac studies, utilizing specialized radiation-detecting equipment and computer technology to produce high-quality diagnostic images. Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals, performs IV placement, and processes and enhances images for physician interpretation. Ensures patient safety, delivers excellent patient care and customer service, and maintains compliance with applicable radiation safety standards, licensure, certifications, and departmental requirements.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC004791 ORBG - Nuclear Medicine Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-29 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Job Description Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Performs diagnostic imaging procedures using sophisticated radiation-detecting instrumentation. Prepares and administers radioactive chemical compounds known as radiopharmaceuticals. Knowledgeable in IV placement to avoid extravasations of radiopharmaceuticals. Performs computer processing and image enhancement. Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation. Provides excellent patient care. Demonstrates excellent customer service.

Education

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

Work Experience

At least two years of modality specific experience required; Fully competent in advanced modality skill sets and flexible to rotate.

Credentials

Must be a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) from the NMTCB or Registered Technologist (RT (N)) from ARRT with a B.S. or B.A. preferred; 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 AHA recognized equivalent) 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)
• 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)
• *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)
• If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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