Nuclear Medicine Technologist

At UNC Health Care, we are looking for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our team! Our ideal candidate should be passionate about providing excellent patient care, and have a commitment to continual learning and professional development.The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will be responsible for performing diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures and image acquisitions, as well as the associated clinical and technical functions. This role requires excellent customer service, communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work independently and within a team. The successful candidate must have a current certification in nuclear medicine technology, and hold a valid state license.

Responsibilities of a Nuclear Medicine Technologist:

1. Perform diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures and image acquisitions.
2. Maintain current certification in nuclear medicine technology and state license.
3. Provide excellent customer service and communication to patients.
4. Exercise independent judgement and problem solving capabilities.
5. Document patient information in accordance with medical protocols.
6. Demonstrate knowledge of radiation safety protocols and procedures.
7. Ensure the safety of patients and staff by adhering to applicable laws and regulations.
8. Participate in continuing education programs to maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills related to nuclear medicine technology.
9. Operate nuclear medicine equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
10. Perform quality assurance and maintenance for nuclear medicine equipment.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Goldsboro, NC, USA is between $48,652 and $71,715.

UNC Health is a not-for-profit medical system owned by the State of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It provides services throughout the Research Triangle and North Carolina. UNC Health was created in 1998, when the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation that established the UNC Health Care System, bringing under one entity UNC Hospitals and the clinical programs of the UNC School of Medicine.