Nuclear Medicine Technologist
About The Position
Atrium Health Pineville opened its doors in 1987, a personal brand of care to South Charlotte, Ballantyne, Fort Mill, Rock Hill and beyond. Over the past few decades, we have expanded this campus from its small roots built on former farmland, Atrium Health Pineville has evolved into a major health care hub that provides access to a higher level of care than any other hospital in the area. With unrivaled expertise from Atrium Health specialty care programs, we provide leading-edge healthcare in a local setting. Patients also have access to other highly specialized services, from robotic surgery and neurosurgery to pediatric urology and beyond. Interested in learning more about the benefits of joining our facilities? Check out this video: Atrium Health Radiology – Live Meaningfully - YouTube Operates radiopharmaceutical, computers, and scintillation detection equipment on a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Performs Nuclear medicine examinations under the direction of the Radiologist. Functions as Supervisor of a designated area at the direction of the Systems Supervisor and Manager. Operates nuclear medicine equipment to obtain diagnostic images or measurements of the radiopharmaceuticals distribution in the specified body areas and body products.
Requirements
- Successful completion of formal Nuclear Medicine Technology Program in an AMA Approved facility required.
- Registered by either the ARRT (N) or NMTCB, or, if candidate is a New Graduate, must be registry eligible and must be registered within 1 year of hire date.
- BLS required.
Nice To Haves
- One year of direct patient care work experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepares, administers and documents diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Adheres to department radiation safety practices.
- Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
- Obtains brief patient history and records all pertinent information on finished exams (i.e., dose information patient data, dates, views, etc.).
- Verifies the patient by checking identification armband and prepares patient for the procedure.
- Explains the procedure to the patient and parents/family member of the patients.
- Performs organ concentration and excretion measurements to provide diagnostic information of patient illness.
- Maintains an on-going self-study program to ensure competence and knowledge in new techniques or radiopharmaceuticals.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
