Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

We are looking for a dynamic Nuclear Medicine Tech to join our new Nuclear Medicine department at FirstHealth of the Carolinas- Richmond campus. This Full Time, Day Shift position. NO WEEKENDS, NIGHTS or HOLIDAYS.

If you are eager to enhance your clinical skills with a variety of Nuclear Medicine studies and work with a varied patient population, this may be the position for you.

Responsibilities

• Has training in NM studies such as Nuclear Stress Test, Bone Scans, HIDA Scans, Lung scans, Thyroid Scans, Liver Scans, and Brain Scans
• Prepares facilities in accordance with procedural requirements; calibrates equipment as required by the institution.
• Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.
• Preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals orally or by injection or inhalation.
• Starts patient IV's.
• Explaining the imaging procedure to patients, answering questions, and ensuring their comfort while placing them in the appropriate position for scanning.
• Accomplish computer processing and imaging enhancement.
• Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.
• Monitoring the departments daily, monthly, and quarterly QC under the guidelines of the NRC.
• Thrives in an environment where exceptional customer service, communication, and teamwork are top priorities
• A supportive management team
• A comprehensive Electronic Medical Record System (EPIC)

Qualifications

Education and Certification:

• Must be registered in Nuclear Medicine through NMTCB or ARRT.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.

Experience:

• Training and experience in conducting various NM studies, including Nuclear Stress Tests, Bone Scans, HIDA Scans, Lung Scans, Thyroid Scans, Liver Scans, and Brain Scans.

Skills:

• Strong technical skills in preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals and operating NM equipment.
• Excellent patient care skills, including the ability to explain procedures and ensure patient comfort.
• Proficiency in computer processing and imaging enhancement.
• Ability to monitor and maintain quality control standards.
• Exceptional customer service, communication, and teamwork skills.

FirstHealth Physician Group