Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN, Dual Modality -CT

Overview

Position Highlights: 

• Shift Schedule: PRN - work as needed
• Location: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center in Lexington, NC

What You’ll Need:

• Graduate of an AMA approved school of Nuclear Medicine Technology
• 2 years' experience in clinical Nuclear Medicine preferred
• Certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with NMTCB (or certificate eligible within one year of hire date.)
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required
• Strong clinical ability to prioritize patient needs, provide age-appropriate patient care, manage schedules, and effectively communicate with medical professionals

Job Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:

• Performs Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT procedures by utilizing imaging equipment with associated computers and techniques.
• Practice safe and efficient handling of radioactive materials in accordance with accepted standards of practice, and demonstrating expertise in limiting radiation exposure to patients and other members of the health care team is essential. 
• Administering radiopharmaceuticals to patients for diagnostic and therapeutic exams.
• Technologist will also administer medications to patients who contain an order or within the protocol guidelines.