Nuclear Medicine Technologist, PRN, High Point Medical Center

Position Highlights:

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  Located in High Point, NC
  
  



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  PRN - As Needed
  
  

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

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  Registered by either the ARRT (N) or NMTCB required.
  
  



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  BLS required.
  
  

Education Required:

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  Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT or NMTCB recognizes in Nuclear Medicine Technology. If a new graduate, must be registry eligible with registry completion within 1 year of hire date.
  
  

Major Responsibilities:

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  Prepares, administers and documents diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under the supervision of an Authorized User.
  
  



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  Adheres to department radiation safety practices.
  
  



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  Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
  
  



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  Obtains brief patient history and records all pertinent information on finished exams (i.e., dose information patient data, dates, views, etc.).
  
  



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  Verifies the patient by using appropriate patient identifiers and prepares patient for the procedure.
  
  



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  Explains the procedure to the patient and parents/family members of the patient.
  
  



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  Performs organ concentration and excretion measurements to provide diagnostic information of patient illness.
  
  



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  Maintains an on-going self-study program to ensure competence and knowledge in new techniques or radiopharmaceuticals.
  
  

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