Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Our client, a hospital located about 30 mins from Charlotte, NC, has a need for a day shift Nuclear Med Tech to join their team.

They are offering a $15,000 sign on bonus!

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepares, administers and documents diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under the supervision of an Authorized User.
• Adheres to department radiation safety practices.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Obtains brief patient history and records all pertinent information on finished exams (i.e., dose information patient data, dates, views, etc.).
• Verifies the patient by using appropriate patient identifiers and prepares patient for the procedure.
• Explains the procedure to the patient and parents/family members of the patient.
• Performs organ concentration and excretion measurements to provide diagnostic information of patient illness.
• Maintains an on-going self-study program to ensure competence and knowledge in new techniques or radiopharmaceuticals.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

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

Education Required:

• 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.

Experience

• One year of direct patient care work experience preferred.