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: QUALIFICATIONS Required*Must have registered credentialing with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) *Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Preferred*One year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience preferred Job DetailsLegal Employer: Pardee - HCHC Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care Organization Unit: Nuclear Medicine Work Type: Full Time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 Work Assignment Type: Onsite Work Schedule: Day Job Location of Job: PARD RAD Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No Qualified 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.