Nuclear Medicine/CT Technologist

Responsibilities Multi-Modality Tech (Nuclear Medicine/CT) 7a-3:30pm, Monday through Friday with on call shifts Aiken Regional Medical Centers, located in Aiken, South Carolina, is a 273-bed acute care facility providing top quality and safe healthcare to the residents of Aiken and surrounding communities since 1917. Aiken Regional Medical Centers has been ranked a top hospital in South Carolina by the American Heart Association for its treatment of heart attack, heart failure and Stroke, and most recently, coronary artery disease. Additionally, Aiken Regional provides comprehensive healthcare services such as behavioral health ( Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health ), emergency medical care (main hospital and ER at Sweetwater ), orthopedic surgeries, maternity, rehabilitation services( Hitchcock Rehabilitation Services ), imaging, and wound care. Visit us online at: Under supervision of the Director(Nuclear Medicine/CT Technologist) will assists physicians and perform imaging services required in the care of patients. Responsible for delivering safe and high-quality care. Responsible for helping with the daily operations of the Nuclear Medicine and CT needs for the hospital. Maintains Service Excellence at all times. Duties Prepares room, equipment, radiopharmaceuticals and materials as needed for procedures. Maintains clean and stocked procedure room on a daily basis. Properly calibrates equipment daily, and assures equipment is working properly. If equipment is not functioning properly, notify appropriate person. Prepares patient for procedure – explains procedure, transfers patient to examination table, positions patient correctly, and assists patient at end of procedure. Sends images to PACS appropriately and verify all are available for interpretation in a timely manner. Performs general clerical, file room, darkroom, and transportation duties when needed to fulfill the workload of the department. Practices patient care according to ARMC policy. Assists Radiologists during procedures and takes films as requested Knowledgeable in proper sequence of scheduling exams for entire Radiology department. Considers age-related factors in obtaining images or performing diagnostic or therapeutic imaging studies. Applies knowledge of age related factors appropriately to patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. Regularly accepts additional work during period of low patient activity, and demonstrates a willingness to assist others within the department as requested. Must know and implement radiation safety procedures when working with radiation producing equipment 100% of the time Responsible for knowing and maintaining the measurements described in the Universal Protocol policy. Responsible for ensuring that patient charges are given to the appropriate person to be entered into the EHR in a timely manner and that the charges are accurate. Administers radiopharmaceuticals to patient as directed by Radiologist. Adjusts dose for patient age and weight as appropriate. Obtain and correctly document verbal and telephone orders per facility policy (only applies to ARRT licensed staff). Rotates to other imaging departments as needed; participates in holiday and on-call rotation requirements. Prepares room, equipment, contrast media and materials as needed for procedures. Properly warms CT equipment daily, and assures equipment is working properly. If equipment is not functioning properly, notifies appropriate person. Prepares patient for CT procedures – explains procedure, transfers patient to examination table, positions patient correctly, and assists patient at end of procedure. Labels scans appropriately and uses proper patient ID on film prior to development of film Maintains confidentiality and privacy of all data, records, forms, reports, procedures and any other information regarding customer relations of Aiken Regional Medical Centers 100% of the time. Performs other duties as assigned. Benefit Highlights Sign On Bonuses for select positions Unlimited Employee Referral Bonus Program Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months Culture of Excellence – Employee Recognition program Challenging and rewarding work environment Clinical Nursing Ladder opportunities SoFi Student Loan Refinancing program 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Questions regarding this opportunity : please reach to Victoria Luciano, View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Qualifications Requirements: Education Requirements: Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology from CAAHEP approved school with ARRT CT Certification Experience: License / Certification: Current South Carolina certificate issued by SC Radiation Quality Standards Association and American Registry of Radiologic Technology ARRT (N) and ARRT (CT) certification. BLS (or obtained within 90 days of employment). CPI Training is required after 90 days. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. 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