Nuclear Med Technologist - PET Scan - West Ashley Cancer Center

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

7d • 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, performing urgent Nuclear Medicine procedures, and coordinating imaging room activities. The technologist will review images for diagnostic quality, start and maintain IV access, and administer medications as prescribed. A key responsibility is the procurement, preparation, quality control, calculation, identification, documentation, administration, disposal, storage, and safe handling of radiopharmaceuticals and other radioactive materials.

Requirements

• Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) (required)
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

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