• Nuclear Medicine Tech - WC Cardiology - FT - Days

    LifePoint Health (Clyde, NC)


    Administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications for patient imaging and therapeutic procedures.

     

    Processes data and enhances digital images using advanced computer technology.

     

    Provides images, data analysis and patient information for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic procedures.

     

    Evaluates images to determine the technical quality and calibration of instrumentation.

     

    Processes the images for radiologist review.

     

    *For Stress Lab Tech:*

    Required Licensure: Registered ARRT Radiologic Technologist - RT(R)

    AND/OR

    NMTCB or Registered ARRT Nuclear Medicine - RT(N)

    Essential Functions:

    Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

     

    Prepares preliminary paperwork for final interpretation by the cardiologist.

     

    Performs exercise, pharmaceutical, and echo stress tests.

     

    Recognizes chest pain, arrhythmias with stress testing. Responds/obtains appropriate and immediate assistance as needed.

     

    Monitors, receives, and stocks stress lab supplies.

     

    Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment as needed.

     

    Troubleshoots minor problems, makes adjustments as needed during the procedure and prepares recordings for interpretation.

     

    Collects and/or reviews pertinent medical, historical, and medication information in order to perform the appropriate study prescribed by the physician.

     

    Assists with computerized charting, MUSE, and Paragon.

     

    Assists with activities to improve department processes, facilitate testing, and maintain quality to achieve optimal patient results.

     

    *Minimum Education*

    Graduate of an approved course in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

     

    *Minimum Work Experience*

    One or more years of experience in NM with NM registration.

     

    *Required Skills*

    Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

     

    *Required Skills*

    Certifications:

    AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

    *Required Licenses*

    Nuclear Medicine Technologist

    Must be registered in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

     

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    **Organization:** **Western Carolina Phys - Haywood PB*

    **Title:** *Nuclear Medicine Tech - WC Cardiology - FT - Days*

    **Location:** *NC-Clyde*

    **Requisition ID:** *7463-12947*