Outpatient Nuclear Medicine Technologist (SPECT CT)- $10,000 sign-on / up to $1500 relocation available

Job Description Summary

Job Summary/Purpose:

Perform a variety of duties required to prepare patients and conduct diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine examinations. • Updates, logs, and performs Quality Control surveys for contamination of daily shipments of stock radiopharmaceuticals in accordance with NRC regulations.

• Prepares patient doses, and identifies, verifies, and documents all radiopharmaceuticals.
• Performs Quality Control assessments on camera systems, calibration instruments, and radiopharmaceuticals.
• Interviews patients, explain procedures, and administers prescribed radiopharmaceuticals following appropriate two identifier process.
• Maintains safety standards and records necessary information of usage and disposal of radioactive media in compliance with Nuclear Regulatory requirements.
• Maintains accreditation status with ACR.
• Places daily orders for radiopharmaceuticals.
• Performs Cardiac SPECT studies in conjunction with the Cardiology Department and prepares the digital data for review by the radiologist and cardiologist.
• Upon completion of patient studies, sends images to PACS confirming study with all appropriate labels with associated comments in the RIS System.
• Performs cardiac gated computer analysis on digital images.
• Completes general, unit, department specific competencies including age-specific competencies and dysrhythmia course.
• Performs other related duties as required.


Minimum Training and Education:

• Ability to interact and effectively communicate with patients, staff, and hospital personnel.
• Operating knowledge of Nuclear Medicine equipment, PACS, and RIS.
• Ability to make technical decisions to obtain the most accurate information for diagnosis.
• Knowledge of bloodborne pathogens and universal precautions.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to lift and pull patients, push stretchers, and able to stand and walk.
• Knowledge of radiation protection and cardiac rhythm interpretations.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations:

Must be a certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)
Must be a certified CT Technologist (ARRT CT)
Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Entity

University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC002017 UMA AMB RADI East Cooper Clinic-Radiology CC

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

PERFORM RADIOLOGIC EXAMINATIONS TIMLEY, ACCURATELY AND SAFELY FOR RADIOLOGIST INTERPRETATION

• Timely- Assure the schedule does not fall behind; exam delays are communicated to all stakeholders. Exams are routed to PACS for interpretation as soon as complete.
• Accurately- per exam protocol using appropriate anatomical markers and positioning aids. Images are free of artifacts and motion. Assure exams are read promptly and all logs are completed.
• Safely- All patients are screened for patient and technologist identification, patient history, and safety protocols. Medical history was reviewed for exam indications and contraindications.

ASSURE THE RADIOLOGY SUITE AND ADJACENT CLINICAL AND COMMON AREAS ARE PREPARED TO RECEIVE PATIENTS/VISITORS.

• Equipment- ensure all needed equipment is available and in working order, perform quality control per ACR and manufacturer – report equipment errors or downtime directly to the service vendor and manager, as well as clinical staff.
• Suite/Clinical and common areas- ensure all needed medical supplies are ordered and stowed, assure exam room and patient areas are clean and equipment is cleaned per manufacturer, OSHA, DHEC, and MUSC infection control guidelines. Report any environmental issues timely to the manager.

SUPPORT CULTURE OF SAFETY

System Improvement- consistently looks for ways to improve safety by analyzing workflows, and work areas and identifying barriers.
• Ask Why? -
• See something say something- using the Shield reporting system. Actively participate in group meetings by offering your comments and suggestions.
• Address problems of patient care as they arise and make decisions to resolve the problem appropriately, involve an appropriate supervisor or another member of the patient's care team as necessary

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and non-verbal communication from patients’ diverse stages of development.
• Completes procedures following approved procedure protocols with sufficient speed to promote departmental efficiency.
• Completes required documentation for each procedure, both computer and handwritten.
• Demonstrates technical competence in the operation of imaging equipment, and the use of procedure-related supplies—complete knowledge of related physics, anatomy, imaging techniques, and medical terminology.
• Introduces self to patients, explains the procedure, assists the patient at the end of the procedure, and explains the next steps.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in attitude, appearance, and communication.
• Obtains pertinent history verifies orders, and communicates effectively with co-workers and other clinic staff to provide excellent patient care.

Physical Requirements: 

Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, and reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.  Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and a distance, work in a latex-safe environment, and work indoors.  Frequently lift, lower, push and pull, and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs.   Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces. 

Additional Job Description

Education: Graduate of an ARRT or NMTCB recognized Nuclear Medicine Program required. Work Experience: 0-2 years in Radiologic experienceMust be a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) from the NMTCB or Registered Technologist (RT (N)) from ARRT or registry eligible. Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA) required. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

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