Nuclear Medicine Technologist - $10,000 Sign On - PET Imaging (Little River)

Company: McLeod Health
Location: Little River
Posted on: April 7, 2025

Job Description:

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

*$10,000 Sign On Available!

Job Summary

Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
Performs duties involved with a variety of technical procedures in the application of radionuclides for the diagnosis and treatment of human disease.
Greets and confirms patient ID per hospital policy, verifies patient's orders for procedure, completes patient history questionnaire with patient, assists patient with appropriate attire for procedure.
Properly positions patient for procedure and informs patient of what they may expect during the procedure.
Performs venipuncture utilizing aseptic technique and injects patient with appropriate radiopharmaceutical per protocol.
Selects and utilizes appropriate technical factors for procedure, based on body habits, pathology and body parts.
Processes completed images making sure they are of interpretable quality.
Continues to develop professionalism through continuing education programs and in-services.
Complies with all policies of the system with the intention of delivering the highest quality of service.
Performs PET/CT examinations during scheduled hours.
Performs all other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 80 Hours, Full Time. Day Shift. This position will be located at the new Outpatient Seacoast Cancer Center in Little River, SC.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:

Graduate of an approved school in Nuclear Medicine.
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine or certified by the Nuclear
Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography or CT or other CT certification
(NMTCB, etc.)
Nuclear Medicine and Radiography or CT Certification with South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association.
Must complete and pass AART/NMTCB exam within 12 months of graduation from Nuclear Medicine program.
Must pass the ARRT or NMTCB CT exam within 12 months of graduation from the CT program.
BLS required
Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.
If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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