Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Listed on 2026-03-05
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Healthcare
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Description
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Summary:
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic procedures by administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating highly technical instruments, and analyzing the acquired data under the direction of a physician.
Responsibilities:
* Conducts radiological imaging screening, ensuring both the safe function of equipment and pursuing the best quality imaging from the procedure.
* Reads and comprehends imaging and radiopharmaceutical orders, engaging with radiologist when orders are unclear, complex or warrant deeper review.
* Interviews patients to understand risk factors and prior medical history components that may warrant a more in-depth examination for safety, e.g. for pregnancy risk.
* Gathers consent for injection for applicable orders. Establishes intravenous access and applies radiopharmaceutical(s).
* Receives delivered radiopharmaceuticals, ensures proper documentation and proper preparation and/or disposal. Assists with planning and administration of overall radiological safety program.
* Selects appropriate scanning protocols and imaging parameters using extensive knowledge of human anatomy, pathology and the capabilities/limitations of both hardware and specific imaging sequences.
* Guides patients, some distressed, through their examination, applying subject matter expertise and cultural competency to explain the exam. Sets expectations and calms patient for effective imaging.
Other information:
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
* Must have registered credentialing with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)
* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred
* One year of clinical Nuclear Medicine experience preferred
Legal
Employer:
Pardee - HCHC
Entity:
Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit:
Nuclear Medicine
Work Type:
Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Work Assignment Type:
Onsite
Work Schedule:
Day Job
Location of Job: PARD RAD
Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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