Radiopharmaceutical Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team at Prisma Health. As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

Job Summary

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 judgment and initiative in the utilization of radionuclides for the diagnosis and therapy of disease in humans.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive patients and provide proper care during performance of clinical procedures
• Verify patient identification 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 patients and families
• Prepare patients for procedures
• Select and administer the proper radionuclide/medication by the proper route and in the appropriate dosage
• Prepare proper instruments, computers, and imaging protocols as indicated by departmental procedure manuals
• 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

Accountabilities

• Radiopharmaceutical Responsibilities
  • Follows correct procedures for receipt and return of radioactive materials
  • Understands and implements ALARA measures while performing radio pharmacy duties
  • Maintains accurate records of doses distributed to patients
• Archiving Accountabilities
  • Maintain accurate records pertaining to exams performed
  • Operates the PACS system properly and verifies study prior to archiving
• Administrative Accountabilities
  • Acquires orders and checks for appropriate clinical information
  • Charges procedures and supplies in compliance with governing regulations
• Environmental Accountabilities
  • Maintains a neat, clean, organized work environment
  • Stock work area with linens/supplies as needed
• Communication Accountabilities
  • Seeks to promote intra, inter, and external communications
  • Maintains ethical standards of relationships and communications
• Instrumentation Accountabilities
  • Perform and evaluate routine quality on all instrumentation
  • Determine operational status and timely calibration of all survey instruments
• Radiation Safety Accountabilities
  • Consistent use of personal radiation monitoring devices
  • Proper storage of personal monitoring devices
• Proctorship Responsibilities
  • Instruct students in methodology of nuclear medicine procedures
  • Closely supervise activity of students assigned to nuclear medicine department

Requirements

• Certification Program: Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine technology school
• 1-year Nuclear Medicine experience
• ARRT(N) or NMTCB registry with five years' experience in nuclear medicine
• CPR and ARRT(N) registered and/or NMTCB registered
• SCSQRSA License

Preferred Qualifications

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

About Prisma Health

Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.