Nuclear Medicine Technologist

DescriptionBecome part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic procedures by administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating highly technical instruments, and analyzing the acquired data under the direction of a physician.Responsibilities:*Conducts radiological imaging screening, ensuring both the safe function of equipment and pursuing the best quality imaging from the procedure.*Reads and comprehends imaging and radiopharmaceutical orders, engaging with radiologist when orders are unclear, complex or warrant deeper review.*Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history components that may warrant a more in-depth examination for safety, e.g. for pregnancy risk.*Gathers consent for injection for applicable orders. Establishes intravenous access and applies radiopharmaceutical(s). *Receives delivered radiopharmaceuticals, ensures proper documentation and proper preparation and/or disposal. Assists with planning and administration of overall radiological safety program. *Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and the capabilities/limitations of both hardware and specific imaging sequences.*Guides patients, some distressed, through their examination, applying subject matter expertise and cultural competency to explain the exam. Sets expectations and calms patient for effective imaging.Other information:QUALIFICATIONSRequired*Must have registered credentialing with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)*Basic Life Support (BLS) certificationPreferred*One year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience preferredJob DetailsLegal Employer: Pardee - HCHCEntity: Pardee UNC Health CareOrganization Unit: Nuclear Medicine Work Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: PARD RADExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoQualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.