Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET/CT)

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Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET/CT)

Winston-Salem, NC
Full Time
Paid
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    Job Title: Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PET/CT)
    Location: 3333 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston Salem, NC 27103
    Company: ESO Consultants

    Position Type:

    • Full-Time
    • Day Shift: 3x12-Hour (06:00 - 18:30)
    • 36 hours per week

    Pay Rate: $60 to $65 per hour

    Job Description:

    ESO Consultants is seeking an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist specializing in PET/CT to join our team. This position involves working with a mobile PET/CT unit that services various locations in the Charlotte area. The role requires a skilled professional capable of performing PET scans and handling radioactive materials, with a strong emphasis on patient safety and high-quality imaging.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Perform PET/CT scans using Siemens equipment on a mobile unit servicing Huntersville Medical Center, Matthews Medical Center, and other locations as scheduled.
    • Start and maintain peripheral IVs, draw venous blood, and manage isolation precautions.
    • Handle, store, and dispose of radioactive materials in compliance with safety regulations.
    • Utilize EPIC for patient documentation and ensure accurate and timely record-keeping.
    • Travel to different locations as per the schedule: Matthews Medical Center every Monday, Huntersville Medical Center every Friday, and alternating between the two locations on Saturdays.
    • Provide professional and compassionate care to adult patients in a hospital and mobile setting.
    • Manage a daily caseload of approximately 12 patients, maintaining a patient ratio of 1:3 on weekdays and 1:2 on weekends.
    • Adhere to strict protocols for the operation and maintenance of PET/CT equipment, ensuring optimal image quality.

    Required Skills / Certifications / Experience:

    • Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
    • Experience in PET scanning and working with Siemens equipment is required.
    • Professional skills in drawing venous blood, starting and maintaining IVs, and handling radioactive materials.
    • Experience working in hospital and mobile settings is required; clinic experience is preferred.
    • Certification: BLS, ARRT or NMTCB certification is mandatory.
    • EPIC experience is required.
    • Must be a seasoned traveler; first-time travelers are not accepted.

    Job Details:

    • Shift Schedule: Monday 06:00-18:30, Friday 06:00-18:30, Saturday 06:00-18:30.
    • Contract Duration: Contracts are accepted for 13 weeks or more, up to March 15, 2025, to cover the holiday period.
    • Call Requirement: None.
    • Float Requirement: None.
    • Weekend Requirement: Every Saturday.
    • Special Equipment: Siemens PET/CT systems.
    • Patient Visits per Day: 12 patients.
    • Scrubs: Royal blue tops and bottoms.

    Additional Information:

    • RTO (Requested Time Off) is not allowed after booking and cannot be arranged onsite. Any call-offs or additional RTO may result in contract cancellation and Do Not Return (DNR) status.
    • The position is based out of Novant Forsyth Medical Center but requires travel to service various locations within the Charlotte area.
    • A one-week orientation will be provided to familiarize you with the mobile unit and ensure you are prepared to work independently.