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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Location: Diagnostic Cardiology - Berkeley Hospital - Summerville SC

Shift: As needed

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Nuclear Medicine Tech is committed to applying the skills and art of nuclear medicine imaging through safe and effective use of radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment.

Essential Job Functions
Administers radionuclide therapy.
Prepares performs QC and dispenses radiopharmaceuticals for off hour procedures.
Performs urgent Nuclear Medicine procedures in an on-call status or in a single technologist staffing model
Checks the order for complete information and proper exam and schedules exams as needed.
Obtains sufficient information to determine whether the exam should be performed immediately or within a specific time frame.
Determines if additional technical support is required and follows the proper procedure for obtaining support.
Adheres to established section and organizational protocols QA guidelines and regulatory requirements.
Interacts appropriately with patients and all care providers.
Imaging Procedures
Coordinates the imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of proper isolations precautions
when needed.
Reviews images to determine if they are of diagnostic quality and adjusts factors if an image needs to be repeated.
Starts and maintains intravenous (IV) access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Identifies prepares and/or administers medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Procures prepares quality control calculates identifies documents administers disposes stores and safely handles of radiopharmaceuticals and other radioactive materials.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) (required)
State Licensure (preferred unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

BLS Basic Life Support American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Education

Associates from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)

Work Experience

1 year of experience practicing Nuclear Medicine experience (preferred)

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off parental and FMLA leave and short- and long-term disability

• Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .