PET Technologist

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging and radiopharmaceutical preparation. You will assist with IV placement to minimize extravasations and operate imaging equipment to provide high-quality images for physician interpretation.

Applicants should be CNMT or RT(N) certified (or eligible) with a BA/BS, have ARRT/NMTCB education, and hold SCRQSA licensure. BLS is required; ACLS preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified nuclear medicine technologist (CNMT) or registered technologist (RT(N)) or eligible with a B.S. or B.A. preferred.
• Graduate of an ARRT or NMTCB recognized Nuclear Medicine Program.
• Licensure from the SCRQSA required.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers required, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic imaging procedures using radiopharmaceuticals.
• Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals and ensure safe IV placement.
• Conduct computer processing and image enhancement for data analysis.
• Provide images, data and patient information to physicians for interpretation.

Skills

CNMT/RT(N)

IV placement

image processing

patient care

customer service

Education

B.S./B.A. preferred

ARRT/NMTCB program graduate

SCRQSA licensure

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.

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

Job Description: 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. SKILL SETS: 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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