Nuclear Med Technologist - PET Scan - West Ashley Cancer Center

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Tech is committed to applying the skills and art of nuclear medicine imaging through safe and effective use of radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment. This role involves administering radionuclide therapy, preparing and dispensing radiopharmaceuticals for off-hour procedures, and performing urgent Nuclear Medicine procedures in an on-call status or in a single technologist staffing model. The technologist will also check orders for complete information, schedule exams, determine if immediate or time-sensitive performance is needed, and assess the requirement for additional technical support. Adherence to established protocols, QA guidelines, and regulatory requirements is essential, as is appropriate interaction with patients and care providers.

Requirements

Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
Monitor patient conditions during treatments
Administer oral and intravenous radiopharmaceuticals
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
Record patient information and medications within EPIC as indicated
Attention to detail
Acceptance of authority
Critical thinking
Communication with team members, patients, physicians and family members
Teamwork
Active listening
Relationship building

Nice To Haves

State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)
1 year of experience practicing Nuclear Medicine experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Administers radionuclide therapy.
Prepares, performs QC and dispenses radiopharmaceuticals for off hour procedures.
Performs urgent Nuclear Medicine procedures in an on-call status or in a single technologist staffing model.
Checks the order for complete information and proper exam and schedules exams as needed.
Obtains sufficient information to determine whether the exam should be performed immediately or within a specific time frame.
Determines if additional technical support is required and follows the proper procedure for obtaining support.
Adheres to established section and organizational protocols, QA guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Interacts appropriately with patients and all care providers.
Coordinates the imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of proper isolations precautions when needed.
Reviews images to determine if they are of diagnostic quality and adjusts factors if an image needs to be repeated.
Starts and maintains intravenous (IV) access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Procures, prepares quality control, calculates, identifies, documents, administers, disposes, stores and safely handles of radiopharmaceuticals and other radioactive materials.