Nuclear Med Tech
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Location: Greenville, SC
Shift: Day shift, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (includes 30-minute lunch)
Schedule: 5 days per week, 8-hour blocks
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Call: Once per week (5:00–8:00 PM) and every third weekend (Saturday/Sunday)
Weekend Shifts: As needed, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (call 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
About the Role
The facility's Nuclear Medicine department is seeking a Technologist to perform a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures and administer radiopharmaceuticals under physician supervision. You'll work in a 5-room department with approximately 15 daily patients, caring for adolescents, adults, geriatric, and pediatric populations.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals per physician orders
- Perform nuclear medicine imaging including bone scans, cardiac studies, PET/CT, thyroid uptake scans, SPECT/CT, blood volumes, and specialized therapies (Pluvicto, Lutathera, Y90 theraspheres, I-131)
- Operate and maintain imaging equipment; perform quality control checks
- Calculate and verify dosages; monitor patients for adverse reactions
- Ensure radiation safety protocols and proper handling/storage/disposal of radioactive materials
- Document procedures and results accurately in the facility's system
- Collaborate with radiologists and interdisciplinary teams
Required Qualifications
- NMTCB or ARRT(N) certification (ARRT in Radiology preferred)
- BLS certification
- Minimum 1 year of nuclear medicine experience
- 1+ year of experience with the facility's charting system
- State radiologic/nuclear medicine license (as applicable)
- Familiarity with radiopharmaceutical handling and radiation safety
Orientation begins upon start. Flu vaccination required; no exemptions.