Nuclear Med Technologist - PRN - Atrium Health Union

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

Requirements

Successful completion of formal Nuclear Medicine Technology Program in an AMA Approved facility; Registered by either the ARRT (N) or NMTCB; If a New Graduate, must be registry eligible and must be registered within 1 year of hire date; BLS required; Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers; Handling equipment and monitoring supplies; Oral and written communication skills required to interact with patients and hospital staff; Able to frequently stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneel in operating all radiographic equipment; Vision and hearing for distances of up to 20 feet; Will be required to carry weights up to 25 pounds; Able to adapt to changes in temperature and humidity; 50% of work time standing; 50% of work time operating computers, monitors, survey meters and other radiopharmaceutical preparations; Use of appropriate protective measures required

Nice to have

One year of direct patient care work experience preferred