Nuclear Medicine Tech: Impactful Diagnostics & Care

WellStar; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Relocation assistance

CareerCare education program

Job summary

Wellstar is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to provide safe, age-appropriate patient care and perform exams as per department procedures. The role requires setup and positioning of patients and independent operation of imaging equipment to achieve quality diagnostic studies.

Requirements include an Associate degree in Radiologic Technology, ARRT Nuclear Tech or Cert Nuclear Med Tech, and BLS. Prior nuclear medicine experience is preferred, and eligibility for hire certifications is

Qualifications

• Education: Associates Radiologic Technology.
• Experience: 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.
• Certifications: All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• 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 image quality is maintained.
• Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy.
• Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
• Obtains complete clinical history and assesses contraindicating conditions.
• Follows established procedures for administration of radiopharmaceuticals.
• Ensures studies have proper patient identification and right/left markers.
• Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations and maintains life support equipment.
• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Critical thinking

Sterile technique

Venipuncture

Time management

Education

Associates Radiologic Technology

Job description

Wellstar is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to provide safe, age-appropriate patient care and perform exams as per department procedures. The role requires setup and positioning of patients and independent operation of imaging equipment to achieve quality diagnostic studies.

Requirements include an Associate degree in Radiologic Technology, ARRT Nuclear Tech or Cert Nuclear Med Tech, and BLS. Prior nuclear medicine experience is preferred, and eligibility for hire certifications is