PET Technologist

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist responsible for performing diagnostic imaging procedures and providing excellent patient care. The ideal candidate will be certified as a CNMT or registered RT(N) with at least two years of relevant experience.

Key responsibilities include administering radiopharmaceuticals, computer processing, and ensuring a high standard of customer service. Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association and BLS certification are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of modality-specific experience.
• Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.
• Proactively maintains and renews licensure and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic imaging procedures using radiation-detecting instrumentation.
• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals.
• Provides excellent patient care and customer service.

Skills

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Education

Graduate of an ARRT or NMTCB recognized Nuclear Medicine Program

B.S. or B.A. preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary

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.

Details

Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Regular

Cost Center: CC000601 CHS - PET/CAT Scan (Main)

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Pay Grade: Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift:

Requirements (Education, Work Experience, Licensure, Registry &/or Certifications)

• Must be a certified nuclear medicine technologist (CNMT) or registered technologist (RT(N)) or certification or registry eligible 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: At least two years of modality specific experience required.
• 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.
• Fully competent in advanced modality skill sets and flexible to rotate.

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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