Nuc Med Hybrid Imaging Tech, Full-Time, Days

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager/In-Charge Technologist and Medical Director, the nuclear medicine hybrid imaging technologist will perform a variety of technical procedures that require a high degree of independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of radionuclides and Cat Scan for the diagnosis and the therapy of disease in humans. This position is bonus eligible. Performs diagnostic SPECT-CT, PET-CT and general Nuclear imaging procedures to include: injection of radiopharmaceutical protocol set-up, patient positioning, reconstruction and filming of images, network image transfers, and archiving of image data. Assists in procedure scheduling and related front office functions to ensure smooth workflow. Ensures accuracy of patient demographic information, report distribution and patient files. Assists with the collection of clinical data for patient follow-up and development of teaching and educational information. Provides protection of patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Conducts daily quality control measures to monitor scanner performance. Reports all malfunctions and/or need for service to the proper company or facility. Responsible for patient data to include: printing, archiving, retrieval, network data transfers, tracking and logging of loaned data and requested outside data. Ordering of necessary office, medical, printing, and archiving media. Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift. Proctorship responsibilities: Instruct students in methodology of nuclear medicine procedures and principles of the science of nuclear medicine technology. Closely supervise activity of students assigned to nuclear medicine department. Evaluate/document student progress as per protocol of academic institution student attends. Communicate with clinical instructors or department heads as necessary. Mentor newly hired nuclear medicine technologists in departmental policies and procedures. Evaluate new hires on equipment orientation on a schedule established by the Manager. Report any deficiencies in education or comprehension to manager or to the in charge technologist. Achieve Patient Satisfaction for Prisma Health. Adheres to the Standards of Behavior. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from an accredited program
SCRQSA certification (Required for team members working in South Carolina)
ARRT (N) and/or NMTCB registered
ARRT (CT) registered or NMTCB (CT) (Required for team members working in South Carolina)
BLS
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Basic computer skills and knowledge of office equipment
Radiation Safety equipment
Proficient computer skills (word processing, database)
Mathematical skills
PACS
EMR

Nice To Haves

One (1) year nuclear medicine preferred
Spect/CT and/or PET/CT experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic SPECT-CT, PET-CT and general Nuclear imaging procedures to include: injection of radiopharmaceutical protocol set-up, patient positioning, reconstruction and filming of images, network image transfers, and archiving of image data.
Assists in procedure scheduling and related front office functions to ensure smooth workflow.
Ensures accuracy of patient demographic information, report distribution and patient files.
Assists with the collection of clinical data for patient follow-up and development of teaching and educational information.
Provides protection of patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
Conducts daily quality control measures to monitor scanner performance.
Reports all malfunctions and/or need for service to the proper company or facility.
Responsible for patient data to include: printing, archiving, retrieval, network data transfers, tracking and logging of loaned data and requested outside data.
Ordering of necessary office, medical, printing, and archiving media.
Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift.
Instruct students in methodology of nuclear medicine procedures and principles of the science of nuclear medicine technology.
Closely supervise activity of students assigned to nuclear medicine department.
Evaluate/document student progress as per protocol of academic institution student attends.
Communicate with clinical instructors or department heads as necessary.
Mentor newly hired nuclear medicine technologists in departmental policies and procedures.
Evaluate new hires on equipment orientation on a schedule established by the Manager.
Report any deficiencies in education or comprehension to manager or to the in charge technologist.
Achieve Patient Satisfaction for Prisma Health.
Adheres to the Standards of Behavior.
Performs other duties as assigned.