Nuclear Med Tech- Flex/PRN
About The Position
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs professional duties involving technical procedures that apply prescribed ionizing radiation for radiological diagnosis of patients of all ages. The technologist applies knowledge of growth and development to provide appropriate care to all patients served and operates specialized technical equipment to obtain images and test results. Under the direction of an authorized user, the technologist applies knowledge of radiopharmacy to administer diagnostic and therapeutic doses by IV, inhalation, and ingestion. The role includes preparing patients for examinations and explaining procedures; correlating patient history with the test to be performed; and performing patient-processing duties that may include scheduling, registration, image management, and computer processing. The technologist evaluates, prepares, and observes patients with professional ethics, care, courtesy, patience, and attention to safety. The role also requires compliance with Carilion Clinic and Imaging policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines; participation in training students and staff as assigned; and maintaining Nuclear Medicine certification and required continuing education.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Graduate of a CAHEA School of Radiologic Technology and/or a CAHEA School of Nuclear Medicine Technology, or equivalent.
- Certificate in Nuclear Medicine Technology by NMTCB or ARRT.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Apply knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients of all ages.
- Operate specialized technical equipment to obtain images and test results.
- Administer diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical doses under the direction of an authorized user by IV, inhalation, and ingestion.
- Prepare patients for examinations, explain procedures, and correlate patient history with the test to be performed.
- Perform patient-processing duties, which may include scheduling, registration, image management, and computer processing.
- Evaluate, prepare, and observe patients with professionalism, care, courtesy, patience, and attention to safety.
- Comply with Carilion Clinic and Imaging policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
- Participate in training students and staff as assigned.
- Maintain Nuclear Medicine certification and complete required continuing education units.
- Support personal and professional growth through educational opportunities.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years
- Voluntary 403B
- Paid time off accrued from day one
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app
- Childcare discounts
- Continued education and training
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
