Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Not-for-profit health system with hospitals

Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Radiology

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 10

Part-timeCharleston, SC, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Certification and registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board, is required.
State licensure is preferred unless required by the state where the job is performed.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations; it is preferred at hire and required before independent patient care at BSMH.
The role requires the ability to monitor patient conditions during treatments; administer oral and intravenous radiopharmaceuticals; inform medical professionals about patient conditions and care; and record patient information and medications in EPIC as indicated.
The role requires attention to detail, acceptance of authority, critical thinking, communication with team members, patients, physicians and family members, teamwork, active listening, and relationship building.
The role involves lifting or carrying 0–50 pounds 1–33% of the time and pushing or pulling 50–100 pounds 34–66% of the time; stooping or kneeling, bending, sitting, walking, and standing each occur 1–33% of the time.
The role may involve high stress and fluctuating workloads, physical altercations or verbal abuse, high noise levels and bright lights, hazardous substances or body fluids, human blood and other potentially infectious materials, and constant interruptions.

Responsibilities

Administer radionuclide therapy.
Prepare, perform quality control on, and dispense radiopharmaceuticals for off-hour procedures.
Perform urgent nuclear medicine procedures while on call or in a single-technologist staffing model.
Check orders for complete information and the proper examination, and schedule examinations as needed.
Obtain sufficient information to determine whether an examination should be performed immediately or within a specific time frame.
Determine whether additional technical support is required and follow the proper procedure to obtain it.
Follow established section and organizational protocols, quality assurance guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
Interact appropriately with patients and all care providers.
Coordinate the imaging room with the examination being performed, including using appropriate isolation precautions when needed.
Review images to determine whether they are of diagnostic quality and adjust factors if an image needs to be repeated.
Start and maintain intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Identify, prepare, and/or administer medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Procure, prepare quality control for, calculate, identify, document, administer, dispose of, store, and safely handle radiopharmaceuticals and other radioactive materials.
Cover weekend on-call responsibility on Saturday or Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Desired Qualifications

An Associate's degree from an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists-accredited institute is preferred.
One year of experience practicing nuclear medicine is preferred.

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.01

Work Shift:

Other (United States of America)

Work Shift: Cover weekend on-call responsibility Saturday or Sunday, 7:00am-4:30pm

Work Location: only at Roper Hospital Downtown

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Nuclear Medicine Tech is committed to applying the skills and art of nuclear medicine imaging through safe and effective use of radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment.

Essential Job Functions
• Administers radionuclide therapy.
• Prepares, performs QC and dispenses radiopharmaceuticals for off hour procedures.
• Performs urgent Nuclear Medicine procedures in an on-call status or in a single technologist staffing model
• Checks the order for complete information and proper exam and schedules exams as needed.
• Obtains sufficient information to determine whether the exam should be performed immediately or within a specific time frame.
• Determines if additional technical support is required and follows the proper procedure for obtaining support.
• Adheres to established section and organizational protocols, QA guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Interacts appropriately with patients and all care providers.
Imaging Procedures
• Coordinates the imaging room to coincide with the examination being performed to include the use of proper isolations precautions
when needed.
• Reviews images to determine if they are of diagnostic quality and adjusts factors if an image needs to be repeated.
• Starts and maintains intravenous (IV) access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Procures, prepares quality control, calculates, identifies, documents, administers, disposes, stores and safely handles of radiopharmaceuticals and other radioactive materials.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) (required)
State Licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed)

BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)

Education

Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred)

Work Experience

1 year of experience practicing Nuclear Medicine experience (preferred)

Skills

Monitor patient conditions during treatments
Administer oral and intravenous radiopharmaceuticals
Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
Record patient information and medications within EPIC as indicated
Attention to detail
Acceptance of authority
Critical thinking
Communication with team members, patients, physicians and family members
Teamwork
Active listening
Relationship building

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
May have periods of constant interruptions

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.)   1-33%
Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.)    0%
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.)    0%
Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.)    34-66%
Stoop/Kneel   1-33%
Crawling    0%
Climbing    0%
Balance    0%
Bending    1-33%
Sitting    1-33%
Walking    1-33%
Standing   1-33%

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department:

Radiology Services Ancillary - Nuclear Medicine - Roper Hospital

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].

About the Company

Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Not-for-profit health system with hospitals

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is a not-for-profit health system in the Charleston Lowcountry with hospitals, facilities, and a physician network that delivers medical care across the region. Patients access care through its hospitals and more than 200 physicians, with services coordinated across inpatient and outpatient settings. The system is distinguished by its not-for-profit status, size as Charleston’s largest private employer, and a record of national accreditations and high patient and physician satisfaction. Its goal is to provide high-quality, accessible health care to the Lowcountry and to improve community health outcomes.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Charleston, SC
Founded: 1829

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