Nuclear Medicine Technologist

The Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist assists physicians in the performance of diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures by preparing the patient and operating nuclear medicine equipment to obtain diagnostic scans. They administer radiopharmaceuticals and medications to obtain diagnostic images and/or provide therapy as ordered by the physician. The technologist provides quality care to pediatric through adult patients, exercising professional and ethical judgment and critical thinking throughout their duties. Education Graduate of an ARRT or NMTCB recognized Nuclear Medicine Program required. Experience 0‑2 years of modality‑specific experience. Credentials Must be a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) from the NMTCB or Registered Technologist (RT (N)) from ARRT, or registry eligible with a B.S. or B.A. preferred. If registry eligible, must obtain certification within 12 months. Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred. Physical Requirements Ability to perform job functions while standing (continuous). Ability to perform job functions while sitting (continuous). Ability to perform job functions while walking (continuous). Ability to climb stairs (infrequent). Ability to work indoors (continuous). Ability to work outside in temperature extremes (infrequent). Ability to work from elevated areas (frequent). Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces (frequent). Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions (infrequent). Ability to bend at the waist (continuous). Ability to twist at the waist (frequent). Ability to squat and perform job functions (frequent). Ability to perform pinching operations (frequent). Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands (continuous). Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands (continuous). Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands (continuous). Ability to reach overhead (frequent). Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (continuous). Ability to fully use both legs (continuous). Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination (frequent). Ability to reach in all directions (continuous). Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted (infrequent). Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (infrequent). Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (infrequent). Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force (frequent). Examples include: to transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist requires 50 lbs. of force; for every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required; 20 lbs. of force needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet; 25 lbs. of force required to push a stretcher with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes (continuous). Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (continuous). Ability to match or discriminate between colors (continuous). Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (continuous). Good peripheral vision capabilities (continuous). Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction (continuous). Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (continuous). Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations (continuous). Ability to work rotating shifts (frequent). Ability to work overtime as required (frequent). Ability to work in a latex‑safe environment (continuous). Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions (continuous). Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function (continuous) (selected positions). Will be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (continuous) (selected positions). The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)