Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Southeast Georgia Health System Inc / SGHS; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Georgia Health System Inc / SGHS is seeking a radiopharmaceutical handling professional to prepare and aseptically administer radioactive tracers, operate PET and gamma cameras, and ensure patient safety throughout imaging procedures.

You will perform daily quality control, follow radiation protection guidelines, and communicate procedures to patients while monitoring for adverse reactions, ensuring accurate image data for physicians.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and aseptically administer radioactive tracers to patients.
• Operate PET scanners, PET-CT systems, and gamma cameras.
• Explain procedures, address concerns, and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
• Follow strict radiation protection guidelines and handle radioactive waste disposal.
• Perform daily equipment quality control and calibrations.
• Process scan data and format images for physician or radiologist review.

Job description

Radiopharmaceutical Handling: Prepare, calculate, and aseptically administer radioactive tracers (isotopes) to patients.
Equipment Operation: Operate dedicated Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners, PET-CT systems, and gamma cameras.
Patient Care: Explain procedures, address concerns, answer questions, and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
Safety & Compliance: Follow strict radiation protection guidelines, handle radioactive waste disposal, and perform daily equipment quality control and calibrations.
Data Processing: Process scan data, generate standard uptake values, and format images for physician or radiologist review

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