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Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Nuclear Medicine (64 Hours Biweekly)

McLeod Health
Part-time
On-site
South Carolina, United States
Part-time jobs in South Carolina
Description

Nuclear Medicine TechnologistΒ 

Job Summary

  • Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
  • Performs duties involved with a variety of technical procedures in the application of radionuclides for the diagnosis and treatment of human disease.
  • Greets and confirms patient ID per hospital policy, verifies patient’s orders for procedure, completes patient history questionnaire with patient, assists patient with appropriate attire for procedure.Β 
  • Properly positions patient for procedure and informs patient of what they may expect during the procedure.
  • Performs venipuncture utilizing aseptic technique and injects patient with appropriate radiopharmaceutical per protocol.
  • Selects and utilizes appropriate technical factors for procedure, based on body habits, pathology and body parts.
  • Processes completed images making sure they are of interpretable quality.
  • Continues to develop professionalism through continuing education programs and in-services.
  • Complies with all policies of the system with the intention of delivering the highest quality of service.
  • Performs PET/CT examinations during scheduled hours.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Part Time. 64 Hours Biweekly.Β 

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:

  • Graduate of an approved school in Nuclear Medicine.
  • Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine or certified by the Nuclear
  • Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
  • Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography or CT or other CT certification
  • (NMTCB, etc.)
  • Nuclear Medicine and Radiography or CT Certification with South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association.Β 
  • Must complete and pass AART/NMTCB exam within 12 months of graduation from Nuclear Medicine program.
  • Must pass the ARRT or NMTCB CT exam within 12 months of graduation from the CT program.
  • BLS required