Nuclear Med Tech II - Piedmont Imaging Howell Mill

Piedmont Healthcare; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking a Nuclear Medicine professional to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine and nuclear cardiology procedures. You will adhere to ALARA protocols, review requisitions, ensure quality control, and assist with patient care from preparation through post-processing.

Minimum education requires an accredited Nuclear Medicine program with 1 year of experience and appropriate licensure/certification (ARDMS/ARRT CNMT/NMTCB) plus BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine program accredited by JRCNMT or NMTCB.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in nuclear medicine.
• Licensure/ certification required by hire: ARDMS or ARRT - Nuclear Medicine Tech, CNMT, NMTCB, BLS.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and/or Nuclear Cardiology procedures per protocols and ALARA guidelines.
• Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients; provide assistance during procedures.
• Review exam requisitions and document pertinent information; ensure quality control compliance.
• Post-process advanced imaging using applications such as Syngo Via when appropriate.
• Mentor students and junior technologists; ensure department regulatory compliance.

Education

Nuclear Medicine program accreditation (JRCNMT or NMTCB)

Job description

Overview:

Experience the advantages of real career change!

When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.

Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.

Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and/or Nuclear Cardiology procedures according to all Protocols, Policies and Procedures and adhering to A.L.A.R.A. programs. Performs all quality control procedures in accordance with manufacturer, state and federal guidelines.

What you will do

• Demonstrates competence and proficiency in performing all required nuclear medicine exams on patients of all age groups, positioning the patient and equipment, selecting the protocol, technique and utilizing all required equipment.


• Reviews all exam requisitions for pertinent information and makes notes on all additional pertinent information.


• Determine the quality of radiopharmaceutical received from suppliers.


• Explains test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.


• Protects self, patient and other personnel during all nuclear medicine exams.


• Maintains all required records, reports, licenses and files as required by Federal, State and other regulatory agencies.


• Maintains proficiency to perform all advanced imaging in nuclear medicine.


• Assist with performing and planning multiple diagnostic procedures in appropriate time sequences.


• Acts as a mentor for students and junior technologists.


• Ensures department meets all regulatory requirements.


• Demonstrates the ability to post-process advance imaging procedures by using applications such as Syngo Via.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine program accredited by either the Joint Review Committee on Education Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

1 year of experience required

MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:

• (N) ARDMS or ARRT - Nuclear Med Tech Upon Hire Required or


• CNMT - Certified Nuclear Med Tech CNMT registered Upon Hire Required or


• NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Tech NMTCB registered Upon Hire Required


• BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital