Nuclear Medicine Tech - PN

Lexington Medical Specialists•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Tech uses radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals to perform diagnostic and sometimes therapeutic examinations. The role serves patients across the lifespan, including infant, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric, bariatric, and cardiac populations. The position is full time at LH Heart&Vasc West Columbia, working a day schedule Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is listed. Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, nearly 80 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals, and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. The organization is recognized for nursing care and as a place to work, and provides a range of services and medical education programs. The technologist organizes daily work, prepares and operates imaging systems, administers radiopharmaceuticals and other agents, assesses patients and reviews relevant chart information, and checks scan quality before submission for interpretation. The role also involves radiopharmaceutical ordering and handling, equipment quality-control procedures, scheduling, and maintaining a clean and stocked work area. The technologist follows hospital, professional, safety, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements and responds to emergencies as needed.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology or equivalent.
Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology, or eligibility for certification.
South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association license.
No minimum years of experience required.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate competence in developmentally appropriate care and treatment for infant, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric, bariatric, and cardiac patient populations.
Organize the daily workload and schedule patients for Nuclear Medicine exams as necessary.
Order radiopharmaceuticals and kits as needed.
Calculate correct dosages according to prescribed procedures and information about the patient's age, weight, and physical condition.
Receive patients, explain procedures, assess patients, and record information pertinent to the exam.
Review and abstract data from patient charts.
Set up imaging systems in accordance with current imaging protocols and operate imaging systems and related devices.
Evaluate scans for acceptable quality before submitting them for interpretation.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and stock items before the workday begins.
Perform quality-control procedures on all equipment.
Keep the supervisor informed of changes in imaging-system operation so repairs can be made in a timely manner.
Receive radioactive shipments according to DHEC regulations and process, distribute, and store radioactive materials.
Start IVs and inject radiopharmaceuticals, saline, and/or pharmacologic stress agents for applicable procedures.
Clock in and out according to hospital policy and approve time in Kronos.
Attend required staff meetings and complete mandatory education requirements.
Follow through on assignments and inform the supervisor of progress or problems.
Recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate lifesaving first aid.
Follow established guidelines for reporting significant medical errors or unanticipated patient-care outcomes that result in harm.
Perform other duties assigned by authorized personnel or required in an emergency, such as a fire or disaster.
Demonstrate good public relations and service excellence.
Follow information-system login and logout policies, protect password and security-code confidentiality, and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
Ensure adherence to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, accrediting organization standards, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Benefits

A $5,000 sign-on bonus.
Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits beginning on day one for benefit-eligible employees and their families.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility to enroll in the 403(b) match plan on day one; LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
Option to elect supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums, up to three times salary.
Adoption assistance.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan forgiveness.