Nuclear Medicine Tech - PN

Lexington Medical Center•West Columbia, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Tech utilizes radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals to perform diagnostic and, sometimes, therapeutic examinations. The position is full-time, day shift, at LH Heart&Vasc West Columbia, with a schedule of Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered. The technologist organizes daily workload, prepares imaging systems and related equipment, administers radiopharmaceuticals and certain stress agents, and assesses and assists patients across infant, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric, bariatric, and cardiac populations. The role includes quality control, evaluation of scan quality, handling radioactive materials and shipments, patient scheduling, and maintaining a clean and orderly work area. The technologist follows hospital, regulatory, professional, and confidentiality requirements and supports emergency response 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.
Minimum years of experience: none.

Responsibilities

Provide developmentally appropriate care and treatment for infant, child, adolescent, adult, geriatric, bariatric, and cardiac patients.
Organize daily workload.
Order radiopharmaceuticals and kits as needed.
Calculate appropriate dosage according to prescribed procedures and patient age, weight, and physical condition.
Receive patients and explain procedures.
Assess patients and record pertinent information relating to examinations.
Review and abstract data from patients’ charts.
Set up imaging systems for studies in accordance with current imaging protocols.
Evaluate scans for acceptable quality before submitting them for interpretation.
Schedule patients for Nuclear Medicine examinations as needed.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and stock items before the workday begins.
Operate imaging systems and related devices.
Perform quality-control procedures on equipment.
Keep the supervisor informed of imaging-system operational changes so repairs can be made promptly.
Receive radioactive shipments in accordance with DHEC regulations.
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.
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 outcomes resulting in patient 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 passwords and security codes, and comply with HIPAA guidelines.
Support adherence to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, accrediting organization standards, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Benefits

Day-one medical, dental, and life insurance benefits.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
403(b) match plan eligibility from day one; Lexington Health matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
Option to elect supplemental life insurance at low-cost premiums, up to three times salary.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
Adoption assistance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan forgiveness.
$5,000 sign-on bonus.