PET/CT Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Permanent

The Opportunity
Description

We're looking for a PET/CT Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Permanent, working in the Healthcare Systems & Services industry in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States.

Job Summary:

This role is located in Greenville, South Carolina

Under the direction of the Manager/In-Charge Technologist and Medical Director the nuclear medicine technologist will perform a variety of technical procedures that require a high degree of independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of radionuclides for the diagnosis and the therapy of disease in humans.

Responsibilities:

• Receive patient and provide proper care during performance of clinical procedure.
• Verify patient identification by checking two identifiers and review orders for procedure to be performed.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Obtain pertinent patient history and check for procedural contradictions.
• Maintain and operate auxiliary equipment necessary to procedure.
• Communicate effectively with patient and family.
• Prepare patient for procedure.
• Select and administer the proper radionuclide/medication by the proper route and in the appropriate dosage.
• Prepare proper instrument, computer, and imaging protocol as indicated by departmental procedure manual.
• Understand and implement ALARA measures in performance of clinical duties.
• Evaluate image appearance and perform additional views as required.
• Process and evaluate computer generated data.
• Obtain samples for non-imaging studies.
• Prepare and administer interventional pharmacologic agents as directed by protocol.
• Maintain sterile technique as required.
• Perform imaging, non-imaging, function studies, and therapeutic exams according to established departmental protocols, or as directed by the nuclear medicine physician, or cardiologist.
• Ensure patient security during movement from one device to another, or, from the standing or sitting position to the imaging table.

Work Hours: TBD

This exciting role is eligible for:

• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation bonus
• Student loan repayment

Experience Required for Your Success

Minimum Requirements:

• Certification Program - Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine technology school
• 1-year nuclear medicine experience

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses:

• ARRT(N) or NMTCB registry
• ARRT (CT)
• CPR and ARRT(N) registered and/or NMTCB registered.
• SCRQSA License

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• ARRT in Radiology preferred
• Experience on Philips equipment preferred
• Spect/CT experience required
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
• Proficient computer skills (database)
• Data entry skills
• Mathematical skills
• Strong background in physics/chemistry
• Radiation Safety equipment knowledge

Siemens Healthineers enables healthcare providers worldwide to increase value by empowering them on their journey towards expanding precision medicine, transforming care delivery, improving patient experience and digitalizing healthcare. A leader in medical technology, Siemens Healthineers is constantly innovating its portfolio of products and services in its core areas of diagnostic and therapeutic imaging and in laboratory diagnostics and molecular medicine. Siemens Healthineers is also actively developing its digital health services and enterprise services.