Cardiology Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Weekend PRN

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, GA is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Cardiology on a weekend PRN schedule. Under the direction of a Cardiologist, the technologist performs nuclear medicine procedures requiring independent judgement, using radionuclides for diagnosis, across age groups from newborn to elderly.

Minimum qualifications include ARRT or NMTCB certification and BLS for Cardiology, with an Associate degree or equivalent and graduation from an ARRT/NMTCB

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• Graduate of accredited ARRT or NMTCB program.
• Current ARRT or NMTCB certification/registry eligible within 12 months from date of hire; BLS certification for Cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiographic equipment per specifications; follow infection control and safety practices.
• Follow Radiation Safety Committee quality techniques and safety standards.
• Produce quality scintigrams and maintain processors; document patient information in EMR.
• Assess patient before exam, prep and educate; coordinate with Imaging or Cardiology staff.
• Consent patient and prepare IV access; record all data accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal communications

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Quality nuclear medicine procedures

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Graduate of ARRT or NMTCB program

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, GA is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Cardiology on a weekend PRN schedule. Under the direction of a Cardiologist, the technologist performs nuclear medicine procedures requiring independent judgement, using radionuclides for diagnosis, across age groups from newborn to elderly.

Minimum qualifications include ARRT or NMTCB certification and BLS for Cardiology, with an Associate degree or equivalent and graduation from an ARRT/NMTCB