Nuclear Medicine Imaging Specialist (PRN)

WellStar; Kingston (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Wellstar is seeking a Nuclear Medicine technologist to join our Radiology team. The PRN position involves performing exams per department procedures, setting up equipment, and positioning patients to obtain high-quality diagnostic images.

You will ensure patient safety, verify orders, maintain infection control, and participate in pre-/post-procedural care. The role supports education and ongoing professional development through Wellstar CareerCare.

Qualifications

• Associates Radiologic Technology.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a clinical setting caring for patients (may include clinical rotations).
• Minimum 1 year of Nuclear medicine experience is preferred.
• ARRT Nuclear Technology or Cert Nuclear Med Tech
• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained.
• Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problem can be corrected in a timely manner.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
• Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Follows established procedures for the administration of radiopharmaceuticals so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.
• Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
• Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
• Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
• Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.
• Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
• Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
• Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Dialogs with patient/family.
• Asks clarifying questions.
• Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
• Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
• Preps the patient for the procedure.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
• Maintains competency with venipuncture.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Clinical Care

Patient Communication

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Education

Associates Radiologic Technology

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

Wellstar is seeking a Nuclear Medicine technologist to join our Radiology team. The PRN position involves performing exams per department procedures, setting up equipment, and positioning patients to obtain high-quality diagnostic images.

You will ensure patient safety, verify orders, maintain infection control, and participate in pre-/post-procedural care. The role supports education and ongoing professional development through Wellstar CareerCare.