PRN Nuclear Medicine Technologist – Diagnostic Imaging

aah; Albemarle (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

FSAs

Adoption assistance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health in Albemarle, NC seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to operate radiopharmaceuticals, scanners and related equipment under Radiologist direction. You will prepare doses, ensure safety, obtain patient history, explain procedures and measure organ activity for diagnostics.

Requires formal Nuclear Medicine Tech program completion, ARRT(N) or NMTCB registration (or eligibility within 1 year), and BLS certification; 1 year of direct patient care preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of an AMA Approved Nuclear Medicine Technology Program.
• Registration with ARRT(N) or NMTCB or registry eligible within 1 year of hire.
• BLS certification and direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic exams.
• Maintains radiation safety practices in the department.
• Obtains medications/contrast materials as directed for procedures.
• Records patient data and dose information for finished exams.
• Verifies patient identity and prepares for procedures.
• Explains procedures to patients and family members.
• Performs organ function measurements to aid diagnosis.
• Engages in ongoing self-study to stay current with techniques.

Skills

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Medical imaging

Patient interaction

Radiation safety practices

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology Program

ARRT(N) or NMTCB registration

BLS certification

Tools

Nuclear medicine equipment

Job description

Advocate Health in Albemarle, NC seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to operate radiopharmaceuticals, scanners and related equipment under Radiologist direction. You will prepare doses, ensure safety, obtain patient history, explain procedures and measure organ activity for diagnostics.

Requires formal Nuclear Medicine Tech program completion, ARRT(N) or NMTCB registration (or eligibility within 1 year), and BLS certification; 1 year of direct patient care preferred.