NUCLEAR MED TECH, NUCLEAR MEDICINE

Sgmc-Health-1; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

On-the-job training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

SGMC Health's Nuclear Medicine department seeks a skilled technologist to perform scintigraphic procedures, including PET/CT imaging, with gamma cameras and radiopharmaceuticals. Certification and at least 1 year of staff experience are preferred.

Full Time, 8:30-5:00pm at the Main Campus; $20,000 sign-on bonus. Benefits include healthcare, retirement, PTO, life and disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, and career growth.

Qualifications

• ARRT or NMTCB certification required or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of staff Nuclear Medicine experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse patients and staff.
• Flexible in work schedule and able to handle varied workloads.
• Accurate documentation and adherence to safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs scintigraphic procedures using gamma cameras and PET/CT equipment.
• Administers radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic workups.
• Performs QA/PI activities and ensures quality control values.
• Maintains safety and contamination control per regulatory standards.
• Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for administration to patients.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Patient care

Education

ARRT or NMTCB certification

Tools

PET/CT Scanner

Gamma Cameras

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Job description

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit.

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance.

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION :

Main Campus

DEPARTMENT:

NUCLEAR MEDICINE

SCHEDULE:

Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, 8:30-5:00pm

• $20,000 Sign on Bonus

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a variety of scintigraphic procedures using gamma cameras and other scintillation devices. Performs advanced level of scintigraphic procedures, such as, Nuclear Cardiology and WBC labeling techniques. Performs a variety of scintigraphic procedures using the PET/CT scanner, gamma cameras and other scintillation devices. Performs the advanced level of scintigraphic procedures, such as, PET/CT imaging. Administers radioactive substances to patients for diagnostic and therapeutic work up safely uses radioactive materials and keeps contamination at a minimum. Measures and verifies radiopharmaceutical dose Performs quality control as required. Assists in QA/PI activities as required. Performs a variety of duties in administering radioactive substances. Prepares radiopharmaceuticals for administration to patients requiring scanning.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Certified by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine—ARRT OR Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Certification Board—NMTCB.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist preferred.
• Has ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of personnel at all levels within and external to organization. Ability to develop and grow a competent, caring team.
• Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for, a diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, variety of cultures, etc.
• Flexible in work schedule, assignments and work load.
• Ability to document clinical information required quality control values, etc.
• Ability to interpret the policies and procedures of South Georgia Medical Center, regulatory agencies’ standards and rules, reimbursement rules, etc.
• Strong clinical skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Duties require considerable sitting, standing, stooping bending, lifting (in excess of 50 pounds), pushing objects (wheelchairs, stretchers). Comfortable conditions, subject to irregular schedules, including weekends, exposed to high levels of stress. Work may require exposure to communicable diseases.

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