Nuclear Medicine Technician at Carolina Health Specialists – Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

PRN NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECHNICIAN needed for busy NUCLEAR STRESS TEST LAB in Myrtle Beach to fill in on a PRN basis as needed. Background in NUCLEAR MEDICINE required. Must have excellent computer and customer service skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Work closely with patients and doctors to support diagnostic and treatment activities while minimizing health risks for patients. Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals, utilizing a variety of equipment and following prescribed procedures. Administers diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under direction of physician. Follows radiation safety techniques when disposing radioactive materials. The job holder must demonstrate current competencies applicable to job position.

EDUCATION: Graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum two year’s experience in clinic setting.

REQUIREMENTS: Requires registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT and/or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (CNM).

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Knowledge of nuclear medicine and stress testing principles and standards.
2. Knowledge of how to use/maintain equipment appropriately.
3. Knowledge of safety, infection control policies and regulations.
4. Knowledge of use of various electronic information systems.
5. Knowledge of Spectrum Dual D-Spect with Open design a plus

SKILLS:

1. Skill in following appropriate testing procedures.
2. Skill in proper equipment use, preventive maintenance and repair.
3. Skill in appropriate quality control and confidentiality procedures.
4. Skill in using various information systems.

ABILITIES:

1. Ability to exercise independent judgment/decision-making and discretion in reporting/distributing results.
2. Ability to establish/maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families and staff.
3. Ability to organize effectively and work quickly with high level of accuracy.
4. Ability to make basic troubleshooting decisions.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Working environment is primarily a clinic setting. Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, fumes, hazardous materials, noise.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:

Varied activities include standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting and stooping. Must be able to lift/carry/push 50 pounds. Require eye-hand coordination. Occasional stress from workload.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.