Nuclear Medicine Tech: Diagnostic Imaging & Patient Care

145 The Medical Center of Central Georgia, Inc (MCCG); Macon (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Navicent Health Medical Center in Macon, GA, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a 40-hour work week. You will prepare and administer diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under supervision, ensure radiation safety, and document exam data. The role requires ARRT (N) or NMTCB registration and BLS certification.

New graduates must complete registry within 1 year of hire. Strong patient communication and attention to safety are essential as you work with diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Registered by ARRT (N) or NMTCB; BLS required.
• Graduate of an ARRT/NMTCB-recognized Nuclear Medicine program; registry eligible if a new graduate.
• Certification and licensure aligned with nuclear medicine practice.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers and documents diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under supervision of an Authorized User.
• Adheres to department radiation safety practices.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or RN.
• Obtains brief patient history and records all pertinent information on finished exams (dose, patient data, views).
• Verifies patient identity with identifiers and prepares for the procedure.
• Explains the procedure to patient and family.
• Performs organ concentration and excretion measurements for diagnostic information.
• Maintains an on-going self-study program to stay current with techniques and radiopharmaceuticals.

Skills

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Radiation safety

Patient communication

Medical terminology

Education

Nuclear Medicine Technology degree

Tools

Radiopharmacy equipment

Imaging hardware

Job description

Navicent Health Medical Center in Macon, GA, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a 40-hour work week. You will prepare and administer diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under supervision, ensure radiation safety, and document exam data. The role requires ARRT (N) or NMTCB registration and BLS certification.

New graduates must complete registry within 1 year of hire. Strong patient communication and attention to safety are essential as you work with diverse patient populations.