Radiology / Cardiology - Nuclear Medicine Tech
About The Position
The Nuclear Medicine Tech performs nuclear medicine imaging and related procedures for patients with oncology, pediatric oncology, neurology, and cardiology needs. Procedures include initial staging and follow-up imaging, beta amyloid imaging for dementia, and myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) stress testing. The role requires drawing venous blood, starting and maintaining IVs, following isolation precautions and PPE practices, and safely storing, handling, and disposing of radioactive materials. PET experience and pharmacological stress testing are required; CT experience is preferred. The schedule is 40 hours per week, with 8-hour day shifts from 08:00 to 16:30. Call and floating may be required; weekends are not required. Scheduling is based on unit needs. The assignment accepts 13 weeks and includes 40 hours of unit orientation. Royal blue scrubs are required and are not provided. Travelers must remain fully available during the first week for a start on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, depending on schedule, class, and trainer availability. Novant confirms the final start date on the Tuesday before the start week. Missing any portion of orientation may delay or cancel the start. Once booked, requested time off is not allowed, and call-offs or additional time-off requests may result in cancellation and a do-not-return designation. Candidates must provide interview availability for the next 72 hours; the manager will interview candidates before making an offer.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience.
- First-time travelers are accepted.
- ARRT (N) certification.
- CNMT certification.
- BLS certification.
- PET certification.
- Experience with PET.
- Experience performing pharmacological stress testing.
- Professional knowledge and skills in drawing venous blood, isolation precautions and PPE, management/lead experience, starting and maintaining IVs, and storing, handling, and disposing of radioactive materials.
- Full availability during the first week to accommodate a start date on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday and all required orientation.
Nice To Haves
- CT experience.
- ARRT (CT) certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform nuclear medicine imaging procedures, including PET and cardiac MPI stress testing.
- Provide imaging services for oncology, pediatric oncology, neurology, and cardiology patients.
- Draw venous blood and start and maintain IVs.
- Follow isolation precautions and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Store, handle, and dispose of radioactive materials safely.
- Be available for potential call and floating requirements and follow scheduling needs of the unit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
