Nuclear Medicine Technologist II

Job Description Summary

Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic imaging procedures using sophisticated radiation-detecting instrumentation. Prepares and administers radioactive chemical compounds known as radiopharmaceuticals. Knowledgeable in IV placement to avoid extravasations of radiopharmaceuticals. Performs computer processing and image enhancement. Provides images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation. Provides excellent patient care. Demonstrates excellent customer service.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000544 CHS - Nuclear Medicine (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Must be a certified nuclear medicine technologist (CNMT) or registered technologist (RT(N)) Should have acquired skills from CAHEA approved program. Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.  Proactively maintains and renews ARRT, state license, BLS, PPD, respirator fit test, and POC training.

Must obtain ARRT Computed Tomography or NMTCB (CT) Registration within 1 year of hire date.

Additional Job Description

NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift; 2) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; 3)

Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift

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 in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will

be required from another healthcare worker.

• 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet.

• 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient 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) *(Selected Positons)

*Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positons

*Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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.

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