Nuclear Medicine Technologist Atrium Health Pineville
Core
Operates nuclear medicine equipment to obtain diagnostic images or measurements of radiopharmaceutical distribution, preparing and administering diagnostic doses under radiologist direction.
Role type
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Builds
Diagnostic images and measurements for patient illness assessment
Domain
Healthcare / Nuclear Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration, Radiation safety compliance, Patient identification and history taking, Organ concentration and excretion measurement, Equipment operation (scintillation detection), Regulatory registry maintenance (ARRT/N or NMTCB)
Preferred skills
Direct patient care experience, Self-study in new techniques
Technologies
Scintillation detection equipment, Radiopharmaceuticals, Survey meters, Computers and monitors
Responsibilities
Prepare and document diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals; Obtain medications and contrast materials as directed; Verify patient identity and prepare for procedures; Explain procedures to patients and families; Perform organ concentration and excretion measurements; Maintain self-study program for competence.