Nuclear Medicine/CT Technologist

UHS • Aiken, SC

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About The Position

Aiken Regional Medical Centers is hiring a Nuclear Medicine/CT Technologist to assist physicians and perform imaging services in support of patient care. Under the supervision of the Director, this role supports the hospital’s Nuclear Medicine and CT operations and is responsible for providing safe, high-quality care and maintaining service excellence.

The technologist prepares rooms, equipment, radiopharmaceuticals, contrast media, and other materials; prepares and positions patients; performs imaging procedures; and helps ensure images and patient charges are documented and routed appropriately. The role also supports department operations through equipment checks, radiation safety practices, clerical and transportation duties, and assistance to other imaging departments as needed.

The regular schedule is 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with on-call shifts. The position participates in holiday and on-call rotations.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from a CAAHEP-approved school.
• ARRT CT certification.
• Current South Carolina certificate issued by the SC Radiation Quality Standards Association.
• ARRT (N) and ARRT (CT) certifications.
• BLS certification, or obtain it within 90 days of employment.
• CPI training is required after 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare procedure rooms, equipment, radiopharmaceuticals, contrast media, and other materials.
• Keep procedure rooms clean and stocked.
• Calibrate Nuclear Medicine equipment daily and warm CT equipment daily; verify proper operation and notify the appropriate person if equipment is not functioning correctly.
• Prepare patients for procedures by explaining the procedure, transferring and positioning them, and assisting them at the end of the procedure.
• Send images to PACS and verify that they are available for interpretation in a timely manner.
• Perform clerical, file room, darkroom, and transportation duties as needed to meet departmental workload.
• Provide patient care in accordance with Aiken Regional Medical Centers policy.
• Assist Radiologists during procedures and take films as requested.
• Know the proper sequence for scheduling exams throughout the Radiology department.
• Apply age-related considerations when obtaining images or performing diagnostic or therapeutic imaging studies for patients from pediatric through geriatric age groups.
• Accept additional work during periods of low patient activity and assist others in the department as requested.
• Follow radiation safety procedures whenever working with radiation-producing equipment.
• Know and maintain measurements described in the Universal Protocol policy.
• Ensure patient charges are accurate and delivered to the appropriate person for timely entry into the EHR.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals as directed by the Radiologist and adjust doses for patient age and weight as appropriate.
• Obtain and document verbal and telephone orders according to facility policy, when applicable to ARRT-licensed staff.
• Rotate to other imaging departments as needed and participate in holiday and on-call rotations.
• Label scans appropriately and use the correct patient identification on film before film development.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of patient and customer-relations information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonuses for select positions.
• Unlimited employee referral bonus program.
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Tuition/certification reimbursement after six months.
• Employee recognition program.
• SoFi student loan refinancing program.
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan.
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries.

What This Job Offers

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