Nuclear Medicine Technologist Atrium Health Pineville
Core
Operates nuclear medicine equipment to obtain diagnostic images or measurements of radiopharmaceutical distribution; prepares and administers diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals; performs organ concentration and excretion measurements.
Role type
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Builds
Diagnostic images and measurements for patient illness assessment
Domain
Healthcare / Nuclear Medicine
Required skills
Radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration, Patient verification and history taking, Radiation safety compliance, Organ concentration/excretion measurement, Equipment operation (scintillation detection), BLS certification
Preferred skills
One year of direct patient care experience, ARRT (N) or NMTCB registration
Technologies
Scintillation detection equipment, Radiopharmaceuticals, Computers, Survey meters
Responsibilities
Prepares, administers, and documents diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals; Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed; Verifies patient identity and prepares patient for procedure; Explains procedure to patient and family; Performs organ concentration and excretion measurements; Adheres to department radiation safety practices.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff
