Nuclear Med Technologist - Atrium Health Union - PRN
Nuclear Med Technologist - Atrium Health Union - PRN
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Job Description
Interested in being considered Please apply and a Talent acquisition team member will contact you regarding the next steps via email or phone. Feel free to share this opportunity with others that may be interested as well and visit our careers page: Health Union is a 182bed hospital in Monroe NC providing comprehensive emergency services and specialty medical care. The campus offers a variety of medical services including a day surgery center cancer treatment center longterm care facility behavioral health center specialty care clinics a community wellness and outreach program a women and childrens center interventional heart program and physician practices. For more than 15 years this hospital has been serving the Monroe area and we have worked to add new services and more specialized physicians and programs to meet the growing health care needs of our community.
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Job Summary
Operates radiopharmaceutical computers and scintillation detection equipment on a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Performs Nuclear medicine examinations under the direction of the Radiologist. Functions as Supervisor of a designated area at the direction of the Systems Supervisor and Manager. Operates nuclear medicine equipment to obtain diagnostic images or measurements of the radiopharmaceuticals distribution in the specified body areas and body products.
Essential Functions
- Prepares administers and documents diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals.
- Adheres to department radiation safety practices.
- Obtains medications radiopharmaceuticals or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner authorized/certified technologist or registered nurse.
- Obtains brief patient history and records all pertinent information on finished exams (i.e. dose information patient data dates views etc..
- Verifies the patient by checking identification armband and prepares patient for the procedure.
- Explains the procedure to the patient and parents/family member of the patients.
- Performs organ concentration and excretion measurements to provide diagnostic information of patient illness.
- Maintains an ongoing selfstudy program to ensure competence and knowledge in new techniques or radiopharmaceuticals.
Physical Requirements
Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers. Handling equipment and monitoring supplies. Oral and written communication skills are required to interact with patients and hospital staff. Able to frequently stretch bend twist squat or kneel in operating all radiographic equipment. Vision and hearing for distances of up to 20 feet is necessary. Will be required to carry weights up to 25 pounds. May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces climbing stairs and being near moving equipment. Able to adapt to changes in temperature and humidity. 50 of the work time is standing. 50 of the work time is operating computers monitors survey meters and other radiopharmaceutical preparations. All procedures or other jobrelated tasks involve an inherent potential for mucous 2 membrane or skin contact with blood body fluids/tissues or a potential for spills or splashes. Use of appropriate protective measures is required.
Education Experience and Certifications
Successful completion of formal Nuclear Medicine Technology Program in an AMA Approved facility required. Registered by either the ARRT (N) or NMTCB or if candidate is a New Graduate must be registry eligible and must be registered within 1 year of hire date. One year of direct patient care work experience preferred.
Employment Type
Part-Time
