Nuclear Medicine SPECT-CT Technologist (Full-Time, Days)

Company: Prisma Health
Location: Greenville
Posted on: October 15, 2024

Job Description:

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job SummaryUnder the direction of the Manager/In-Charge Technologist and Medical Director the nuclear medicine SPECT-CT technologist will perform a variety of technical procedures that require a high degree of independent judgement and initiative in the utilization of radionuclides and Cat Scan for the diagnosis and the therapy of disease in humans. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.**This position is bonus eligible, click this for details. Accountabilities

• Performs diagnostic SPECT-CT and general nuclear imaging procedures to include injection of radiopharmaceutical protocol set-up, patient positioning, reconstruction and filming of images, network image transfers, and archiving of image data. - 50%
• Assists in procedure scheduling and related front office functions to ensure smooth workflow. - 5%
• Ensures accuracy of patient demographic information, report distribution and patient files. - 5%
• Assists with the collection of clinical data for patient follow-up and development of teaching and educational information. - 5%
• Provides protection of patient and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Conducts daily quality control measures to monitor scanner performance. - 10%
• Reports all malfunctions and/or need for service to the proper company or facility. - 5%
• Responsible for patient data to include printing, archiving, retrieval, network data transfers, tracking and logging of loaned data and requested outside data. - 5%
• Ordering of necessary office, medical, printing, and archiving media. Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift. - 5%
• Proctorship responsibilities: Instruct students in methodology of nuclear medicine procedures and principles of the science of nuclear medicine technology. Closely supervise activity of students assigned to nuclear medicine department. Evaluate/document student progress as per protocol of academic institution student attends. Communicate with clinical instructors or department heads as necessary. Mentor newly hired nuclear medicine technologists in departmental policies and procedures. Evaluate new hires on equipment orientation on a schedule established by the Manager. Report any deficiencies in education or comprehension to manager or to the in-charge technologist. - 5%
• Achieve Patient Satisfaction for Prisma Health. Adheres to the Standards of Behavior. - 5%Supervisory/Management ResponsibilitiesThis is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.Minimum Requirements
  • Associate's degree - Nuclear Medicine Technology from an accredited program and CT registry
  • 1 year - Nuclear MedicineIn Lieu OfIn Lieu of the education and experience requirements noted above, clinical experience may be considered toward the 1-year experience requirementRequired Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
    • ARRT (N) and/or NMTCB registered and ARRT (CT) registered or NMTCB(CT)
    • SCRQSA License
    • BLS certifiedKnowledge, Skills or Abilities
      • SPECT/CT experience - Preferred
      • Excellent Customer Service Skills
      • Basic computer skills and Knowledge of office equipment
      • Radiation Safety equipmentWork ShiftDay (United States of America)LocationGreenville Memorial Med CampusFacility1008 Greenville Memorial HospitalDepartment10087121 Nuclear MedicineShare your talent with us! 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.

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