Nuclear Med Tech II - Piedmont Imaging Howell Mill

Piedmont Healthcare; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Georgia is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine exams, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols. You will work under established guidelines and mentor students and junior technologists.

The role requires a graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program, 1 year of experience, and ARRT/ARDMS or NMTCB certification with BLS upon hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine program accredited by JRCNMT or NMTCB.
• Minimum 1 year of experience required.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and/or Nuclear Cardiology procedures according to protocols and procedures; adheres to ALARA programs.
• Demonstrates competence in performing all required nuclear medicine exams across age groups; positions patient and equipment; selects protocol and technique.
• Reviews exam requisitions for pertinent information; notes additional information.
• Determines quality of radiopharmaceuticals received from suppliers.
• Explains test procedures and safety precautions to patients; provides assistance during tests.
• Protects self, patient and staff during all nuclear medicine exams.
• Maintains required records, reports, licenses and files per Federal, State and regulatory agencies.
• Maintains proficiency to perform advanced imaging in nuclear medicine.
• Assists with planning multiple diagnostic procedures in proper sequence.
• Acts as a mentor for students and junior technologists.
• Ensures department meets all regulatory requirements.
• Post-processes imaging procedures using applications such as Syngo Via.

Education

Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine program accredited by 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