Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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Memorial Hospital - North Georgia
Ringgold, GA, US
Summary
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures by administering radiopharmaceuticals and operating specialized imaging equipment. They are responsible for ensuring patient safety, maintaining radiation protocols, and accurately documenting clinical data.
Job Description
Where You’ll Work
CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Georgia Campus
PRN: Days and Shifts vary. Weekends Holidays and On-Call responsibilities
As our Nuclear Med Tech, you will be a specialized healthcare professional, vital in providing diagnostic and therapeutic services through the precise application of radionuclides.Every day, you will expertly perform Nuclear Medicine procedures, utilizing radionuclides to produce high-quality images and data for licensed practitioners. You'll ensure appropriate patient care, recognize conditions essential for successful procedures, administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate equipment, and adhere to strict radiation safety.To be successful in this role demands current certification, advanced technical expertise, and an exceptional eye for detail, coupled with a thorough understanding of radiation safety. Your compassionate patient care and dedication to precise imaging will be essential.
- Uses two patient identifiers
- Compares doctor’s order to requisition for accuracy
- Assesses patient for possible artifacts and takes appropriate action to prevent interference with image
- Calculates, prepares, and administers proper patient dose and correct radiopharmaceutical according to dept. standard.
- Properly disposes of radioactive waste, contaminated lines, and spent radiopharmaceuticals
- Routinely demonstrates the ability to prioritize workload.
Job Requirements
Required
- High School GED General Studies, upon hire or
- High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire and
- Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program, upon hire
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, within 90 Days and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital is a not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to the healing ministry of the Church. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and strengthened as part of CommonSpirit Health, it offers a continuum of care including preventative, primary and acute hospital care, as well as cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, and stroke care, and orthopedic and rehabilitation services. CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital is a regional referral center of choice with 4,600 employees and almost 600 affiliated physicians providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital is a not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to the healing ministry of the Church. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and strengthened as part of CommonSpirit Health, it offers a continuum of care including preventative, primary and acute hospital care, as well as cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, and stroke care, and orthopedic and rehabilitation services. CommonSpirit - Memorial Hospital is a regional referral center of choice with 4,600 employees and almost 600 affiliated physicians providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
