Nuclear Medicine Specialist

Company: Atrium Health
Location: Concord
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Nuclear Medicine Technologists play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions. As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Atrium Health, you will be responsible for operating both Nuclear Medicine and PET equipment to obtain diagnostic images or measurements of pharmaceutical distribution in specified body areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under the supervision of a Radiopharmacist.
• Examine requests and verify orders on each assigned patient, referring and questioning orders to the Radiologist as needed.
• Correlate other test results and laboratory data with the exam being performed.
• Obtain medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Operate dose calibrators, computers, lab equipment, and survey meters.
• Verify the correct patient by checking the patient's armband and validating proof of identity, recording medical history on requisitions.
• Record dose information, patient data, dates, views, and other pertinent information on finished exams.
• Evaluate the technical quality of images and consult with a Radiologist if needed, recognizing abnormal anatomy and processing any additional, reconstructed images and/or measurements as instructed.
  Requirements:
  
  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Successful completion of AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program required.
  • Registered with NMTCB or ARRT (N) required.
  • Nuclear Medicine Technology experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in computer, radiation physics, and tomographic imaging highly preferred.
  • BLS required per policy guidelines.
    About Atrium Health:
    Atrium Health is a regional 457-bed, not-for-profit hospital in Concord, NC. With over 4,200 hospital employees, we provide services through an extensive inpatient and outpatient network, including the Jeff Gordon Children's Center, Hayes Family Center, and Batte Cancer Center, part of Atrium Health's Levine Cancer Institute. If you're interested in learning more about the benefits of joining our facilities, check out our video: Atrium Health Radiology - Live Meaningfully - YouTube

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