Nuclear Medicine Technologist

TriStar Horizon Medical Center; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Fertility & family benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

TriStar Horizon Medical Center is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform nuclear medicine and PET CT exams, while maintaining safety and accurate records. The role requires CNMT or ARRT (N) certification and active BLS, with a focus on patient care and compliance with radiation safety practices.

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Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine.
• Current registry by CNMT or ARRT (N) is required.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general nuclear medicine and PET CT exams with high quality of care.
• Receive, calibrate, log, administer and monitor decay of radioactive isotopes.

Skills

Nuclear medicine knowledge

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Nuclear Medicine Technologist? At TriStar Horizon Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Nuclear Medicine (NM) Technologist performs general nuclear medicine and PET CT exams providing the highest level of customer service and image quality. The NM tech also receives, calibrates, logs, administers and monitors the decay of radioactive isotopes following appropriate policies, procedures and radiation safety practices.

What you will do in this role:

• You will perform nuclear medicine exams following protocols and in a timely manner, ensuring a high quality of care.
• You will receive, calibrate, log, administer and monitor the decay of radioactive isotopes.
• You will provide radiation safety support in the event of a radiation incident/spill You will maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• You will record patients' medical information You will coordinate patient flow and check the daily list to ensure all exams are complete.
• You will inform the patient about the procedure and answer questions. You will interact and professionally communicate with co-workers, physicians, patients, and family members.
• You will maintain all licenses, certifications, and accreditations required as outlined in Job Qualifications.
• You will adhere to the facility ICARE values.
• You will prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
• You will prepare education the patient on discharge instructions You will demonstrate the ability to perform technical skills and procedures.
• You will be knowledgeable in the handling of radioactive materials.
• You will demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• You will properly measure radioactive waste and know how to dispose of it properly in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine.
• Current registry by CNMT or ARRT (N) is required.
• BLS required.

Benefits

TriStar Horizon Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

TriStar Horizon Medical Center is an accredited, 150+ bed regional medical center. We offer a full array of services. These include cardiology and diagnostic imaging. These include emergency, inpatient rehabilitation. Also including oncology, orthopedics, and women’s services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Horizon is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care. Our satellite campus, TriStar Natchez, offers imaging and oncology services. They offer a 24/7, full-service ER that provides the same services as our main campus emergency room.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Nuclear Medicine Technologist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.