Nuclear Medicine Technician-PRN

PRN position available for a Nuclear Medicine Technician in a busy Nuclear Stress Test Lab in Myrtle Beach. This role fills in on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with patients and doctors to support diagnostic and treatment activities while minimizing health risks for patients.
• Prepare, measure, and administer radiopharmaceuticals using a variety of equipment and following prescribed procedures.
• Administer diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under the direction of a physician.
• Follow radiation safety techniques when disposing of radioactive materials.
• Demonstrate current competencies applicable to the job position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Minimum two years of experience in a clinic setting.
• Registry by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (CNMT).
• SCQRSA license required.

Knowledge

• Nuclear medicine and stress testing principles and standards.
• Use and maintenance of nuclear medicine equipment.
• Safety, infection control policies, and regulations.
• Use of various electronic information systems.
• Experience with Spectrum Dual D-Spect with Open design is a plus.

Skills

• Following appropriate testing procedures.
• Proper equipment use, preventive maintenance, and repair.
• Quality control and confidentiality procedures.
• Using various information systems.

Abilities

• Exercise independent judgment and decision-making in reporting and distributing results.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, and staff.
• Organize effectively and work quickly with a high level of accuracy.
• Make basic troubleshooting decisions.

Working Conditions

• Primarily a clinic setting.
• Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, fumes, hazardous materials, and noise.

Physical/Mental Demands

• Varied activities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting, and stooping.
• Must be able to lift, carry, or push up to 50 pounds.
• Requires eye-hand coordination.
• Occasional stress from workload.