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 Florida, 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.
• Process and evaluate computer generated data.
• Obtain samples for non-imaging studies.
• Prepare and administer interventional pharmacologic agents as directed by protocol.
• Maintain sterile technique as required.
• Perform imaging, non-imaging, function studies, and therapeutic exams according to established departmental protocols, or as directed by the nuclear medicine physician, or cardiologist.
• Ensure patient security during movement from one device to another, or, from the standing or sitting position to the imaging table.
• Know proper operation of all safety devices common to the department and possesses judgement of when to employ said devices.
• Is aware of and familiar with departmental environment of care document.

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
24 days ago