Atrium Health Morehead Imaging Center Nuc Med / PET Tech FT Days

American Addiction Centers • Charlotte, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-time position for a Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist at Atrium Health Morehead Imaging Center. The role involves administering diagnostic and therapeutic doses, examining and verifying patient orders, and correlating test results. The technologist will operate various equipment, record patient data, and evaluate image quality, consulting with a Radiologist when necessary. They will also recognize abnormal anatomy and process images as instructed.

Requirements

• Registered with NMTCB or ARRT (N) required.
• Nuclear Medicine Technology and PET experience required.
• Must meet all competency requirements of a Nuclear Medicine Tech I.
• CPR certification required.
• BLS required.
• Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT or NMTCB recognizes in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
• Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies up to 600 pounds with assistance.
• May be required to stretch, bend, twist, squat and kneel in performing Diagnostic procedures.
• Vision and hearing for distances of at least 20 feet is necessary.
• Able to carry weights of up to 25 pounds while moving film jackets, supplies or equipment to work areas.
• Significant walking will be required as approximately 50% of work time will be standing.
• 50% of work time will be operating computers, monitors, survey meters and other equipment requiring manual dexterity and use of the hands.
• Precision manual dexterity required for venipuncture and radiopharmaceutical administration.

Responsibilities

• Administers diagnostic and therapeutic doses under the supervision of an Authorized User.
• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient.
• Refers and questions orders to the Radiologist before performing exam.
• Contacts ordering physician when there are discrepancies.
• Correlates other test results and laboratory data with exam being performed.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Operates dose calibrators, computers, lab equipment and survey meters.
• Verifies the correct patient by using appropriate patient identifiers and validates proof of identity.
• Records medical history on requisitions.
• Records dose information, patient data, dates, views and other pertinent information on finished exams.
• Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed.
• Recognizes abnormal anatomy and processes any additional, reconstructed images and/or measurements as instructed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree