Coastal Cancer Center is a patient centered practice employing a multitude of job positions that support the Grand Strand's largest and most established practice dedicated to being a leader in the treatment of blood disorders and cancer. Coastal Cancer Center seeks those that can fill these positions with their skills, experience and talent. Our employees fulfill the needs of our patients while fulfilling their need to give back to others. Whether your experience is clinical or clerical, all employees at Coastal Cancer Center are needed and valued.

Why Join Us? Our team values the work components of every member to create a culture of people helping people and making a difference in our lives and those we serve.

Job Description:

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to work in both Myrtle Beach and Conway offices

SUMMARY: A PET Technologist is primarily responsible for preparing and administering radioactive chemical compounds as radiopharmaceuticals. This also includes performing patient imaging procedures using sophisticated radiation imaging equipment. The technologist works, as directed by physician, to provide patient care by performing the duties outlined below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Performs all procedures in accordance with the requirement of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC).

• Properly prepares, administers and measures radioactive isotopes in therapeutic and diagnostic radiotracer studies utilizing a variety of equipment.

• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxiety and obtain patient cooperation.

• Moves equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors such as time and distance.

• Maintains and calibrates radioisotope and laboratory equipment in accordance with required calibration schedule.

• Ensures that all received radioactive materials are wiped, surveyed, logged and properly disposed of in accordance with DHEC standards.

• Practices radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation to patient and staff.

• Conducts quality control and prepares reports for Diagnostic Imaging Department.

• Maintains radiation monitors and proper registration of radiology equipment.

• Complies with local, state and federal regulations pertaining to radiology.

• Orders and stocks all radiology supplies.

• Orients new employees to radiology.

• Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting of all equipment.

• Continues education as required by professional registry.

• Communicates in a timely, effective manner with supervisor.

• Attends all staff meetings.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Associate degree in Radiology Technology
Experience: Prefer one (1) year experience in Diagnostic Imaging
Certificates, Licenses and Regulations: SC Radiation Quality Standard
Association License, Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT); Registered with the Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Certification Board (NMTCB)
 

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge Nuclear medicine procedures and protocols

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform required testing including body mechanics and patient movement

• Knowledge of radiology equipment including safety hazards common to radiology

SKILLS:

• Skill in positioning patients properly

• Skill in preparing and administering Radiopharmaceuticals

• Skill in identifying and correcting equipment problems.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate clearly

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with physicians, patients, employees and the public

• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

usually moderate. Exposure to normal business office sounds and equipment.
 The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 100 pounds /
frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
 Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision;
Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.