What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist- Reg position at FirstHealth of the Carolinas, Inc.?
Position Summary
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
We are looking for a dynamic Nuclear Medicine Tech to join our new Nuclear Medicine department at FirstHealth of the Carolinas- Richmond campus. This Full Time, Day Shift position. NO WEEKENDS, NIGHTS or HOLIDAYS.
If you are eager to enhance your clinical skills with a variety of Nuclear Medicine studies and work with a varied patient population, this may be the position for you.
Responsibilities
- Must be Nuclear Medicine registered either through NMTCB or ARRT
- BCLS required
- Has training in NM studies such as Nuclear Stress Test, Bone Scans, HIDA Scans, Lung scans, Thyroid Scans, Liver Scans, and Brain Scans
- Prepares facilities in accordance with procedural requirements; calibrates equipment as required by the institution.
- Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician’s prescription.
- Preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals orally or by injection or inhalation.
- Starts patient IV's.
- Explaining the imaging procedure to patients, answering questions, and ensuring their comfort while placing them in the appropriate position for scanning.
- Accomplish computer processing and imaging enhancement.
- Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.
- Monitoring the departments daily, monthly, and quarterly QC under the guidelines of the NRC.
- Thrives in an environment where exceptional customer service, communication, and teamwork are top priorities
- A supportive management team
- A comprehensive Electronic Medical Record System (EPIC)
Qualifications
- Education and Certification:
- Must be registered in Nuclear Medicine through NMTCB or ARRT.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
- Experience:
- Training and experience in conducting various NM studies, including Nuclear Stress Tests, Bone Scans, HIDA Scans, Lung Scans, Thyroid Scans, Liver Scans, and Brain Scans.
- Skills:
- Strong technical skills in preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals and operating NM equipment.
- Excellent patient care skills, including the ability to explain procedures and ensure patient comfort.
- Proficiency in computer processing and imaging enhancement.
- Ability to monitor and maintain quality control standards.
- Exceptional customer service, communication, and teamwork skills.
Join our dedicated team at FirstHealth of the Carolinas and contribute to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and innovative environment. Apply today!
FirstHealth values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and works to create a culture of excellence in which all team members feel valued, connected, treated fairly and safe, and where differences are both respected and supported.
