NUCLEAR MEDICINE TECH
Company: UNC Health Care
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: September 29, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Become part of an inclusive organization with over
40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health
and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:This
Position performs and teaches diagnostic procedures in the field of
Nuclear Medicine. Specifically, this position administers
radiopharmaceuticals, operates highly technical instruments, and
analyzes the acquired data. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist works
under the direct supervision of the Nuclear Medicine Supervisor and
takes direction as well from the Nuclear Medicine
physicians.Seeking candidates who are currently/actively performing
PET cardiac scans. -Responsibilities:1. Administration & Record of
Radiopharmaceutical: Identifies each patient, confirms date of
birth, hospital number and identification. Achieves venous access
and administers radiopharmaceutical. Records route of
administration, dose and technologist's initials.2. Describes exam
to patient, obtains informed consent, completes necessary paperwork
for study input of patient information into radiology management
system for record keeping and charge generation.3. Evaluates
requisition, chart, and lab results. Performs patient assessment.
Identifies patient. Confirms females of childbearing age are not
pregnant. Arranges for pregnancy testing upon orders from the
Nuclear Medicine physician.4. May performs advanced duties such as
found in Positron Emission Technology (PET) imaging and/or lead
technologist role5. Radiopharmaceutical Handling ? receipt of
radiopharmaceuticals, proper documentation and proper disposal.
Follows guidelines set up by Radiation Safety Office and NRC6.
Radiopharmaceutical selection, dosage and quality control review,
assuring each dose to be administered is correct for the ordered
procedure, correct activity, acceptable quality control, and
properly recorded in the dose records7. Set up acquisition and
performs according to protocol, maintains patient comfort, care,
and safety. Analyzes images and evaluates for correctness.
Processes films and submits to physician for approval.8. Uses RIS,
CIS, SMS and PACS to generate proper documentation.. Completes all
RIS orders with the appropriate and accurate charges added. Uses
transport tracking system to arrange transportation of inpatients
to and from NM department.Other InformationOther
information:Education Requirements:--- Graduation from an
accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology
program.Licensure/Certification Requirements:--- Registered as a
Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology
Certification Board (NMTCB) or registry eligible and become
registered within one (1) year from date of hire. Must maintain
registry status and continuing education requirements annually.---
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider
certificationProfessional Experience Requirements:--- No prior
experience required.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:Job
DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: UNC REX
HealthcareOrganization Unit: Rex Nuclear Medicine Work Type: Per
DiemStandard Hours Per Week: 4.00Salary Range: -$29.98 - $43.10 per
hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and
internal equityWork Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule:
VariableLocation of Job: US:NC:RaleighExempt From Overtime: Exempt:
NoThis position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc.,
d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath
Care System. This is not a State employed position. Qualified
applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UNC Health
makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees'
religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and
employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited
to apply for career opportunities. Please email
applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable
accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career
opportunity.
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