Nuclear Medicine Tech

Overview

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First Health of the Carolinasis a nationally recognized health care system in central North Carolina with headquarters in Pinehurst, N.C. First Health of the Carolinas has been nationally recognized as a top 150 place to work in health care by Becker's Healthcare for two consecutive years. We offer a competitive benefits package including membership to our fitness centers.

Join our dynamic team at First Health of the Carolinas as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in our Nuclear Medicine Department in Pinehurst. This PRN position includes both day and weekend shifts. If you are eager to enhance your clinical skills with a variety of Nuclear Medicine (NM) studies and work with a diverse patient population, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

• Patient Care:

  • Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals orally, by injection, or inhalation.

  • Start patient IVs.

  • Explain imaging procedures to patients, answer their questions, and ensure their comfort.

  • Position patients appropriately for scanning.

• Technical Duties:

  • Conduct NM studies such as Nuclear Stress Tests, Bone Scans, HIDA Scans, Lung Scans, Thyroid Scans, Liver Scans, and Brain Scans.

  • Prepare facilities according to procedural requirements and calibrate equipment as needed.

  • Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals used, received, and disposed of, using computer systems and following physician's prescriptions.

  • Perform computer processing and imaging enhancement.

  • Provide images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.

• Quality Control:

  • Monitor the department's daily, monthly, and quarterly quality control (QC) under the guidelines of the NRC.

  • Ensure compliance with departmental protocols and safety standards.

• Collaboration:

  • Thrive in an environment where exceptional customer service, communication, and teamwork are top priorities.

  • Work with a supportive management team.

  • Utilize a comprehensive Electronic Medical Record System (EPIC) for documentation and communication.

• Education and Certification:

  • Must be registered in Nuclear Medicine through NMTCB or ARRT.

  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.

• Experience:

  • Training and experience in conducting various NM studies, including Nuclear Stress Tests, Bone Scans, HIDA Scans, Lung Scans, Thyroid Scans, Liver Scans, and Brain Scans.

• Skills:

  • Strong technical skills in preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals and operating NM equipment.

  • Excellent patient care skills, including the ability to explain procedures and ensure patient comfort.

  • Proficiency in computer processing and imaging enhancement.

  • Ability to monitor and maintain quality control standards.

  • Exceptional customer service, communication, and teamwork skills.

Join our dedicated team at First Health of the Carolinas and contribute to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and innovative environment. Apply today!

First Health values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and works to create a culture of excellence in which all team members feel valued, connected, treated fairly and safe, and where differences are both respected and supported.