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What We Offer Relocation Assistance may be available for qualified candidate. Bring your expertise to New Hanover Regional Medical Center, where you’ll combine technical skill with compassionate patient care as part of a collaborative imaging team. Why Choose Novant Health Career growth and internal mobility across Novant Health Education and certification support Resources that support professional development A collaborative environment focused on remarkable patient care Facility: New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Location: Wilmington, NC | Position Type: Full-Time| Work
8:00am-5:00pm
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist I assists physicians in the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures by preparing the patient and operating the nuclear medicine equipment in order to obtain diagnostic scans. Receives, relays, and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders. Prepares patient for procedure and assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
Demonstrates understanding of human anatomy, pathology, physiology, and medical terminology. Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient’s age, condition, and abilities. Follows protocols established by licensed practitioner and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety.
Identifies, prepares, and administers medications, including contrast media, as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. Performs venipuncture as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. Evaluates images for quality and ensures proper recording of accurate patient identification and anatomical laterality.
Ensures complete examination is performed following protocol. What We're Looking For
2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred. Graduate of ARRT-approved or NMTCB-recognized Nuclear Medicine Program, required.
Minimum of one year of experience in nuclear medicine, preferred. Licensure/Certification: Certified and registered in Nuclear Medicine by ARRT or NMTCB – RT(N) or CNMT. Must maintain and be in good standing with the accrediting body for specialty registry within one year of employment, required.
IV Credentialed, required. Refer to the Life Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096 for life support training requirement, required. Applicable state license, required.
Additional Skills (required): Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing; good communication skills; capable of functioning alone in diagnostic rooms; working knowledge of various types of nuclear medicine equipment, able to adapt to new and various situations and procedures according to age of patient served; has ability to interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his / her age-specific needs.
Why Choose Novant Health? At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID 199094
About the role
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist I assists physicians in the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures by preparing the patient and operating the nuclear medicine equipment in order to obtain diagnostic scans.