PET/CT Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Permanent + Relocation Bonus
The Opportunity
Description
We're looking for a PET / CT Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Permanent + Relocation Bonus , working in the Healthcare Systems & Services industry in Texas, United States .
Job Summary
This role is located in Greenville, South Carolina
Under the direction of the Manager / In-Charge Technologist and Medical Director the nuclear medicine technologist will perform a variety of technical procedures that require a high degree of independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of radionuclides for the diagnosis and the therapy of disease in humans.
Responsibilities :
- Receive patient and provide proper care during performance of clinical procedure.
- Verify patient identification by checking two identifiers and review orders for procedure to be performed.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Obtain pertinent patient history and check for procedural contradictions.
- Maintain and operate auxiliary equipment necessary to procedure.
- Communicate effectively with patient and family. Prepare patient for procedure.
- Select and administer the proper radionuclide / medication by the proper route and in the appropriate dosage.
- Prepare proper instrument, computer, and imaging protocol as indicated by departmental procedure manual.
- Understand and implement ALARA measures in performance of clinical duties.
- Evaluate image appearance and perform additional views as required.
Work Hours : TBD
This exciting role is eligible for :
Sign-on bonus
Relocation bonus
Student loan repayment
Experience Required for Your Success
Minimum Requirements
- Certification Program - Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine technology school
- 1-year nuclear medicine experience
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
- ARRT(N) or NMTCB registry
- ARRT (CT)
- CPR and ARRT(N) registered and / or NMTCB registered.
- SCRQSA License
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- ARRT in Radiology preferred
- Experience on Philips equipment preferred
- Spect / CT experience required
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of office equipment (fax / copier)
- Proficient computer skills (database)
- Data entry
- Mathematical skills
- Strong background in physics / chemistry
- Radiation Safety equipment