Nuclear Cardiology Tech: Independent Diagnostics

Northeast Georgia Health System; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is seeking a Nuclear Medicine professional to perform nuclear medicine procedures under cardiology direction, with responsibility for designated areas and patient age range from newborn to elderly. The role requires ARRT or NMTCB certification or registry eligibility within 12 months, and BLS for cardiology cases.

The position emphasizes independent judgement, adherence to radiation safety and infection control, and collaboration with imaging and cardiology

Qualifications

• Performs Nuclear Medicine procedures with independence and judgment.
• Maintains patient prep and education pertinent to exams.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal communication with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Operate radiographic equipment per specifications.
• Follow infection control and safety practices.
• Maintain patient records in EMR per procedures.
• Ensure quality scintigrams and troubleshoot processing issues.
• Attend to patient prep and consent for procedures.
• Place EKG leads and document exam details.

Skills

Quality Nuclear Medicine procedures

Interpersonal communications

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent

Graduate of ARRT or NMTCB program

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is seeking a Nuclear Medicine professional to perform nuclear medicine procedures under cardiology direction, with responsibility for designated areas and patient age range from newborn to elderly. The role requires ARRT or NMTCB certification or registry eligibility within 12 months, and BLS for cardiology cases.

The position emphasizes independent judgement, adherence to radiation safety and infection control, and collaboration with imaging and cardiology