Nuclear Medicine Technologist II

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to support physicians by preparing patients and operating nuclear medicine equipment to obtain diagnostic images.

The role includes administering radiopharmaceuticals, performing quality patient care for pediatric through adult patients, and providing data and images for physician interpretation. Licensure and BLS certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal two-year AMA approved nuclear medicine program.
• CNMT or RT(N) certification/registry; B.S. preferred.
• CAHEA approved program experience desirable.
• 1–2 years radiologic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine testing including general and cardiac studies.
• Operate radiation-detecting instrumentation and manage radiopharmaceuticals.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals; ensure patient safety.
• Process images, provide data to physicians for interpretation.
• Maintain quality care and excellent patient service.
• Demonstrate knowledge of IV placement to prevent extravasations.
• Support pediatric through adult patients with professional judgment.

Skills

Nuclear medicine knowledge

Patient care

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

AMA approved nuclear medicine program (2-year)

ARRT NMTCB certification

RT(N) registry eligible

SCRQSA licensure

B.S. preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Nuclear Medicine 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.

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type PRN Cost Center: CC004791 ORBG - Nuclear Medicine Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade: Health-29 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Work Shift: Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic nuclear medicine testing, including general studies, cardiac studies, and the computer interactions related with these studies.
• Uses 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.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal two-year allied health AMA approved school or completion of formal nuclear medicine program.
• Must be a certified nuclear medicine technologist (CNMT) or registered technologist (RT(N)) with a B.S. or B.A. preferred.
• Should have acquired skills from CAHEA approved program and preferably, one- or two-years’ experience in a similar position.
• Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is 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.
• Proactively maintains and renews ARRT, state license, BLS, PPD, respirator fit test, and POC training.
• Additional Job Description Education: Graduate of an ARRT or NMTCB recognized Nuclear Medicine Program required.
• Work Experience: 0-2 years in Radiologic experience.
• Must be a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) from the NMTCB or Registered Technologist (RT (N)) from ARRT or registry eligible.
• Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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)
• (Selected Positions) 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.
• 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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Company Overview

Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills. There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. As an applicant, you can search jobs for all MUSC entities as well as search by category and location. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina.

The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children's Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet designated hospitals in South Carolina.