Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Heart & Vascular Center, Northeast

Heart & Vascular CT - Northeast | Columbia, SC Full Time | Day Shift | 8:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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$5,000 Lexington Health is seeking a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our Heart & Vascular Center - Northeast team within our growing Physician Network. This full‑time, day‑shift role offers excellent work-life balance, a collaborative environment, and access to advanced imaging technology that elevates both patient care and technologist experience. Why Join Lexington Health State-of-the-art imaging technology, including the new D‑SPECT Cardio camera , offering faster acquisition times, superior image quality, lower radiation dose, and a more efficient workflow for technologists and patients. Excellent work-life balance with predictable daytime hours in our Physician Network practice setting. Award-winning workplace culture , recognized by Modern Healthcare as a Best Place to Work and consistently ranked Best in the Columbia Metro Area by U.S. News & World Report. A comprehensive, respected health system with a 607‑bed teaching hospital, 80+ physician practices, and more than 9,000 health care professionals. Commitment to growth and innovation , including the state's first HeartCARE Center, an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence, and robust postgraduate medical education programs. Job Summary Utilize radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals to perform diagnostic and sometimes therapeutic examinations.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Education:

Graduate of an approved School of Nuclear Medicine Technology or equivalent

Minimum Years of Experience:

None. Substitutable Education & Experience (optional):

None Required Certifications/Licensure:

Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology or eligibility for certification and have a South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association license

Required Training:

None. Essential Functions Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for the following patient population: Infant (Birth to 1 year) Child (1 year through 12 years) Adolescent (13 years through 17 years) Adult (18 years to 65 years) Geriatric (over 65 years) Bariatric and Cardiac Organize daily work load. Order radiopharmaceuticals and kits as needed. Calculates correct dosage to be administered following prescribed procedures, according to information on age, weight and physical condition. Receives patients and explains procedures to them. Assesses the patients in order to record any pertinent information relating to the exam. Reviews and abstracts data from the patient's chart. Sets up imaging systems for studies in accordance with current imaging protocols. Evaluates scan for acceptable quality prior to submitting for interpretation. Schedules patients for Nuclear Medicine exams as necessary. Maintains a clean and orderly work area to include stocking all items prior to the beginning of the work day. Operates all imaging systems and related devices. Performs Q.C procedures on all equipment. Duties & Responsibilities Keeps supervisor abreast of any changes in imaging systems operation to ensure proper repairs can be made in a timely manner. Properly receives radioactive shipments according to DHEC regulations. Performs various tasks associated with processing, distributing and storing radioactive materials. Proficient in starting IV's and injecting Radiopharmaceuticals/Saline and/or pharmacologic stress agents for certain procedures. Clocks in/out according to the hospital policy and approves time in Kronos. Attends staff meetings as required and completes all mandatory education requirements. Follows through with assignments and informs supervisor of progress or problems in completing tasks. Recognize emergency patient conditions and initiates lifesaving first aid. Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient's care which results in patient harm. Performs all other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency (i.e. fire or disaster) Demonstrates good public relations and service excellence at all times. Adheres to policies of logging in/out of any information systems and maintains confidentiality of passwords, security codes and adheres and follows HIPAA Guidelines. Serves and protects the hospital community by ensuring adherence to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, accrediting organization standards, and federal, state and local requirements. We are committed to offering quality, cost-effective benefits choices for our employees and their families: Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%. Employer paid life insurance - equal to 1x salary Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary Adoption assistance LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Lexington Health to provide equal opportunity of employment for all individuals, and to remain compliant with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Lexington Health strives to provide a discrimination-free environment, and to recruit, select, on-board, and employ all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation. Lexington Health endeavors to upgrade and promote employees from within the hospital where possible and consistent with the employee's desires and abilities and the hospital's needs.

Benefits:

Relocation assistance

Work Location:

In person