Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PET Scan - West Ashley Cancer Center

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Charleston, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist applies nuclear medicine imaging skills through the safe and effective use of radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment. The position is based at West Ashley Cancer Center, with minimal floating as needed to cover staffing, and cross-training at Roper Hospital (Downtown). Dual licensure in Nuclear Medicine and CT is required. The role includes administering radionuclide therapy; preparing, performing quality control on, and dispensing radiopharmaceuticals for off-hour procedures; and performing urgent procedures while on call or in a single-technologist staffing model. The technologist reviews orders, determines appropriate exam timing, arranges support when needed, and follows established protocols, quality-assurance guidelines, and regulatory requirements. The role also involves patient and care-provider interaction, imaging-room coordination, assessing image quality, maintaining IV access as prescribed, administering prescribed medications, and safely handling radioactive materials. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with on-call requirements approximately every tenth weekend, Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

Requirements

Dual licensure in Nuclear Medicine and CT.
Certification and registration with ARRT or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations.
Skills administering oral and intravenous radiopharmaceuticals.
Ability to inform medical professionals about patient conditions and care.
Attention to detail, critical thinking, and active listening.
Communication and teamwork skills, including relationship building with team members, patients, physicians, and family members.
Ability to monitor patient conditions during treatments.

Nice To Haves

State licensure, unless required by the state where the job is performed.
Associate's degree from an ARRT-accredited institute.
One year of experience practicing Nuclear Medicine.
BLS Basic Life Support certification is preferred at hire for BSMH locations, but required before independent patient care.

Responsibilities

Administer radionuclide therapy.
Prepare, perform quality control on, and dispense radiopharmaceuticals for off-hour procedures.
Perform urgent Nuclear Medicine procedures while on call or in a single-technologist staffing model.
Check orders for complete information and the correct exam, and schedule exams as needed.
Determine whether exams should be performed immediately or within a specific time frame.
Determine whether additional technical support is required and follow the proper process to obtain it.
Follow established section and organizational protocols, quality-assurance guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Interact appropriately with patients and care providers.
Coordinate the imaging room for the examination, including use of appropriate isolation precautions when needed.
Review images for diagnostic quality and adjust factors when an image needs to be repeated.
Start and maintain intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Identify, prepare, and/or administer medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Procure, prepare for quality control, calculate, identify, document, administer, dispose of, store, and safely handle radiopharmaceuticals and other radioactive materials.
Monitor patient conditions during treatments.
Record patient information and medications in EPIC as indicated.