What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at PALMETTO PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS L?
Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (PPCP) is the largest independent multi-specialty group practice in South Carolina and has proudly served patients and our communities since 1996. The group is comprised of over 100 clinical providers with a wide range of expertise in primary and specialty care including endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, psychiatry, audiology, and physical therapy. PPCP offers a wide range of services, including a state-of-the-art urgent care clinic, imaging, diagnostics, and labs. The company employs over 500 clinical and non-clinical staff throughout South Carolina and provides exceptional medical care for patients in over 40 offices.
To learn more about PPCP, visit www.PalmettoPrimaryCare.com
- Offer 401K with generous company match
Job Functions:
- Gain the patient’s confidence by obtaining pertinent history, describing the procedure, and answering any questions.
- Monitor the patient’s physical condition during the course of the procedure.
- Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage and radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer, and following physicians’ prescription.
- Process data and enhance digital images using advanced computer technology.
- Evaluate images to determine the technical quality and calibration of instrumentation.
- Provide images, data analysis and patient information for diagnostic interpretation.
- Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and camera.
- Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures
- Other duties deemed necessary by management as assigned.
