Nuclear Med Hybrid Imaging Tech, Full-Time, Days

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager/In-Charge Technologist and Medical Director, the Nuclear Med Hybrid Imaging Tech performs technical procedures requiring a high degree of independent judgment and initiative in the use of radionuclides and CT scanning for the diagnosis and therapy of disease. This is a split position, with two days at Greenville Memorial Hospital and two days at Patewood Hospital PET. The role performs SPECT-CT, PET-CT, and general nuclear imaging procedures, supports workflow and patient-data management, and provides instruction and mentorship to students and newly hired technologists. The position is bonus eligible.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from an accredited program.
One year of nuclear medicine experience is preferred.
SCRQSA certification for team members working in South Carolina.
ARRT (N) and/or NMTCB registration.
ARRT (CT) registration or NMTCB (CT) for team members working in South Carolina.
BLS certification.
Excellent customer service skills.
Basic computer skills and knowledge of office equipment.
Knowledge of radiation-safety equipment.
Proficient computer skills, including word processing and database use.
Mathematical skills.
Knowledge of PACS and EMR.

Nice To Haves

One year of nuclear medicine experience.
SPECT/CT and/or PET/CT experience.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic SPECT-CT, PET-CT, and general nuclear imaging procedures, including radiopharmaceutical injection, protocol setup, patient positioning, image reconstruction and filming, network image transfers, and image-data archiving.
Assist with procedure scheduling and related front-office functions to support smooth workflow.
Ensure the accuracy of patient demographic information, report distribution, and patient files.
Assist with collecting clinical data for patient follow-up and developing teaching and educational information.
Protect patients and self according to prescribed safety standards and conduct daily quality-control measures to monitor scanner performance.
Report equipment malfunctions and service needs to the appropriate company or facility.
Manage patient data, including printing, archiving, retrieval, network transfers, and tracking and logging loaned and requested outside data.
Order necessary office, medical, printing, and archiving supplies and media.
Check email each shift to stay informed about organizational, affiliate, and departmental changes and updates.
Instruct students in nuclear medicine procedure methodology and principles; supervise their work, evaluate and document progress according to academic institution protocols, and communicate with clinical instructors or department heads as needed.
Mentor newly hired nuclear medicine technologists on departmental policies and procedures, evaluate their equipment orientation on the Manager's schedule, and report education or comprehension deficiencies to the Manager or in-charge technologist.
Support patient satisfaction and adhere to Prisma Health's Standards of Behavior.
Perform other duties as assigned.