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FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a nationally recognized health care system in central North Carolina with headquarters in Pinehurst, N.C. FirstHealth of the Carolinas has been nationally recognized as a top 150 place to work in health care by Becker's Healthcare for two consecutive years. We offer a competitive benefits package including membership to our fitness centers.

Join our dynamic team at FirstHealth of the Carolinas as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in our Nuclear Medicine Department in Pinehurst. This PRN position includes both day and weekend shifts. If you are eager to enhance your clinical skills with a variety of Nuclear Medicine (NM) studies and work with a diverse patient population, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Patient Care:

Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals orally, by injection, or inhalation.

Start patient IVs.

Explain imaging procedures to patients, answer their questions, and ensure their comfort.

Position patients appropriately for scanning.

Technical Duties:

Conduct NM studies such as Nuclear Stress Tests, Bone Scans, HIDA Scans, Lung Scans, Thyroid Scans, Liver Scans, and Brain Scans.

Prepare facilities according to procedural requirements and calibrate equipment as needed.

Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals used, received, and disposed of, using computer systems and following physician's prescriptions.

Perform computer processing and imaging enhancement.

Provide images, data analysis, and patient information to the physician for diagnostic interpretation.

Quality Control:

Monitor the department's daily, monthly, and quarterly quality control (QC) under the guidelines of the NRC.

Ensure compliance with departmental protocols and safety standards.

Collaboration:

Thrive in an environment where exceptional customer service, communication, and teamwork are top priorities.

Work with a supportive management team.

Utilize a comprehensive Electronic Medical Record System (EPIC) for documentation and communication.

Education and Certification:

Must be registered in Nuclear Medicine through NMTCB or ARRT.

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.

Experience:

Training and experience in conducting various NM studies, including Nuclear Stress Tests, Bone Scans, HIDA Scans, Lung Scans, Thyroid Scans, Liver Scans, and Brain Scans.

Skills:

Strong technical skills in preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals and operating NM equipment.

Excellent patient care skills, including the ability to explain procedures and ensure patient comfort.

Proficiency in computer processing and imaging enhancement.

Ability to monitor and maintain quality control standards.

Exceptional customer service, communication, and teamwork skills.

Join our dedicated team at FirstHealth of the Carolinas and contribute to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and innovative environment. Apply today!

FirstHealth values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and works to create a culture of excellence in which all team members feel valued, connected, treated fairly and safe, and where differences are both respected and supported.