Outpatient Nuclear Medicine Technologist

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

MUSC Health in Charleston is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare patient doses, perform diagnostic exams, and ensure safety and quality controls in line with NRC and ACR standards. The role includes radiopharmaceutical handling, image processing, and collaboration with Cardiology.

Education via ARRT/NMTCB program and BLS are required, with ACLS preferred. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance are available to qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate from ARRT or NMTCB recognized Nuclear Medicine program.
• SC SCRQSA licensure required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• 0-2 years of modality-specific experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient doses, identify, verify, and document radiopharmaceuticals.
• Perform quality control assessments on camera systems and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Interview patients, explain procedures, and administer radiopharmaceuticals following two-identifier process.
• Maintain safety standards and records for radioactive materials per NRC/ACR guidelines.
• Coordinate with Cardiology for cardiac studies and prepare data for radiologist review.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

Quality control

Patient communication

Education

ARRT/NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Program

Tools

EPIC System

SECTRA

PACS

Job description

Job Description Summary

$10,000 sign-on bonus + up to $5,000 relocation assistance available. Perform a variety of duties required to prepare patients and conduct diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine examinations. Updates, logs, and performs Quality Control surveys for contamination of daily shipments of stock radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with NRC regulations.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC002017 UMA AMB RADI East Cooper Clinic-Radiology CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

• Prepares patient doses, identifies, verifies, and documents all radiopharmaceuticals.
• Performs Quality Control assessments on camera systems, calibration instruments, and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Interviews patients, explains procedures, and administers prescribed radiopharmaceuticals following the appropriate two-identifier process.
• Maintains safety standards and records necessary information of usage and disposal of radioactive media in compliance with Nuclear Regulatory requirements.
• Maintains accreditation status with ACR.
• Places daily order for radiopharmaceuticals.
• Performs cardiac studies in conjunction with the Cardiology Department and prepares the digital data for review by the radiologist and cardiologist.
• Upon completion of patient studies, sends images to SECTRA confirming study with all appropriate labels with associated comments in the EPIC System.
• Performs cardiac-gated computer analysis on digital images.
• Completes general, unit, and department-specific competencies, including age-specific competencies and the dysrhythmia course.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Responsibilities:

PERFORM RADIOLOGIC EXAMINATIONS TIMELY, ACCURATELY, AND SAFELY FOR RADIOLOGIST INTERPRETATION

• Timely- ensure the schedule does not fall behind; exam delays are communicated to all stakeholders. Exams are routed to PACS for interpretation as soon as completed.
• Accurately- per exam protocol using appropriate anatomical markers and positioning aids. Images are free of artifacts and motion. Ensure exams are read promptly and all logs are completed.
• Safely- All patients are screened for patient and technologist identification, patient history, and safety protocols. Medical history reviewed for exam indications and contraindications.

ASSURE THE RADIOLOGY SUITE AND ADJACENT CLINICAL AND COMMON AREAS ARE PREPARED TO RECEIVE PATIENTS/VISITORS.

• Equipment- ensure all needed equipment is available and in working order, perform quality control per ACR and manufacturer, report equipment errors or downtime directly to the service vendor and manager, as well as clinical staff.
• Suite/Clinical and common areas- assure all needed medical supplies are ordered and stowed, assure exam room and patient areas are clean, and equipment is cleaned per manufacturer, OSHA, DHEC, and MUSC infection control guidelines. Report any environmental issues timely manner to the manager.

SUPPORT CULTURE OF SAFETY

• System Improvement- consistently looks for ways to improve safety by analyzing workflows, work areas, and identifying barriers.
• Ask Why?
• See something, say something- using the Shield reporting system. Actively participate in group meetings by offering your comments and suggestions.
• Address problems of patient care as they arise and make decisions to appropriately resolve the problem, involve an appropriate supervisor or another member of the patient's care team as necessary

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and non-verbal communication from patients’ diverse stages of development.
• Completes procedures following approved procedure protocols with sufficient speed to promote departmental efficiency.
• Completes required documentation for each procedure, both computer and handwritten.
• Demonstrates technical competence in the operation of imaging equipment and the use of procedure-related supplies. Complete knowledge of related physics, anatomy, imaging techniques, and medical terminology.
• Introduces self to patients, explains the procedure, assists the patient at the end of the procedure, and explains the next steps.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in attitude, appearance, and communication.
• Obtains pertinent history, verifies orders, and communicates effectively with co-workers and other clinic staff to provide excellent patient care.

Physical Requirements:

Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and a distance, work in a latex safe environment, and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push, and pull, and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Work infrequently in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduate of an ARRT or NMTCB recognized Nuclear Medicine Program required. Work Experience: 0-2 years of modality specific experience. 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 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.

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