Nuclear Medicine Tech: Diagnostic Imaging Specialist

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare, measure and administer radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies. You will perform and assist with nuclear medicine studies under medical supervision and ensure patient and staff safety per regulatory standards.

Requirements include a Bachelor of Science and Basic Life Support. The role emphasizes maintaining logs, coordinating with radiologists, and upholding safety protocols

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides care appropriate to patients of all ages and populations, and assists with nuclear medicine procedures as directed.
• Interprets requests and communicates with radiologists about exam appropriateness; maintains sterile environments during invasive procedures.
• Accounts for IV starts, isotope and medication injections and adheres to hospital policy for medication access.
• Maintains radiopharmaceutical logs and patient charges; communicates critical events for patient safety.
• Reviews radioactive materials license standards; QA equipment regularly and uses shielding when handling radioactive materials.

Skills

Patient care

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science

Job description

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to prepare, measure and administer radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic and therapeutic studies. You will perform and assist with nuclear medicine studies under medical supervision and ensure patient and staff safety per regulatory standards.

Requirements include a Bachelor of Science and Basic Life Support. The role emphasizes maintaining logs, coordinating with radiologists, and upholding safety protocols