Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Radiology - Multiple Locations - PRN

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.01 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Work Shift: PRN / As Needed Work Locations: Floating as needed to all department locations including Roper Hospital (Downtown Charleston), Berkeley Hospital (Summerville), Mount Pleasant Hospital, and West Ashley Cancer Center. Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Nuclear Medicine Tech is committed to applying the skills and art of nuclear medicine imaging through safe and effective use of radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment. Essential Job Functions Administers radionuclide therapy. Prepares, performs QC and dispenses radiopharmaceuticals for off hour procedures. Performs urgent Nuclear Medicine procedures in an on-call status or in a single technologist staffing model Checks the order for complete information and proper exam and schedules exams as needed. Obtains sufficient information to determine whether the exam should be performed immediately or within a specific time frame. Determines if additional technical support is required and follows the proper procedure for obtaining support. Adheres to established section and organizational protocols, QA guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Interacts appropriately with patients and all care providers. Imaging Procedures Coordinates the imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of proper isolations precautions when needed. Reviews images to determine if they are of diagnostic quality and adjusts factors if an image needs to be repeated. Starts and maintains intravenous (IV) access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner. Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner. Procures, prepares quality control, calculates, identifies, documents, administers, disposes, stores and safely handles of radiopharmaceuticals and other radioactive materials. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. Why choose Roper St. Francis Healthcare? Roper St. Francis Healthcare is lauded as one the best places to work in healthcare and here's why you should choose a career with us: We have a lot to be proud of We’re the first choice for healthcare among Lowcountry families. We’ve been trusted with our neighbors’ health and wellness for generations. And as our community grows, we continue to expand our services and open our arms to provide care to our friends and family members who need it most. We are vibrant and growing With 6,000 employees, we’re the Lowcountry’s second-largest private employer. We have nearly 1,000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty, and our 657-bed system consists of more than 100 facilities and services across five counties. In short, there is plenty of room for growth and ever-expanding job opportunities. We are committed to excellence Roper St. Francis Healthcare rewards exceptional performance and invests in supporting our staff. From nurses to technicians and administrative professionals, our employees share our commitment to putting patients first. We recruit and retain the most qualified workforce without regard to age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap or disability.

Requirements

Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) (required)
State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)
BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
Monitor patient conditions during treatments
Administer oral and intravenous radiopharmaceuticals
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
Record patient information and medications within EPIC as indicated
Attention to detail
Acceptance of authority
Critical thinking
Communication with team members, patients, physicians and family members
Teamwork
Active listening
Relationship building

Nice To Haves

Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)
1 year of experience practicing Nuclear Medicine experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Administers radionuclide therapy.
Prepares, performs QC and dispenses radiopharmaceuticals for off hour procedures.
Performs urgent Nuclear Medicine procedures in an on-call status or in a single technologist staffing model
Checks the order for complete information and proper exam and schedules exams as needed.
Obtains sufficient information to determine whether the exam should be performed immediately or within a specific time frame.
Determines if additional technical support is required and follows the proper procedure for obtaining support.
Adheres to established section and organizational protocols, QA guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Interacts appropriately with patients and all care providers.
Coordinates the imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of proper isolations precautions when needed.
Reviews images to determine if they are of diagnostic quality and adjusts factors if an image needs to be repeated.
Starts and maintains intravenous (IV) access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Procures, prepares quality control, calculates, identifies, documents, administers, disposes, stores and safely handles of radiopharmaceuticals and other radioactive materials.

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

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