Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Summit Medical Group; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in East Tennessee is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a PRN position. The role involves coordinating patient exams, preparing radiopharmaceuticals, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and at least one year of experience in the field. The organization emphasizes employee wellness with benefits for participating in their programs.

Benefits

Discounted insurance premiums through Wellness Program

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in nuclear medicine.
• Registered by either the ARRT or NMTCB.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and coordinates patient exams.
• Prepares and injects radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic imaging procedures.
• Ensures compliance with radioactive materials licensure requirements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Patient Care

Technical Proficiency

Quality Assurance

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved school of nuclear medicine technology

Job description

About Our Career Opportunity

Summit Medical Group is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their practice. This is a PRN opportunity, working on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities: (List does not include all duties assigned)

+ Schedules and coordinates patient exams.

+ Prepares and injects radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic imaging procedures.

+ Processes diagnostic imaging procedures and records radiopharmaceutical administration to patients.

+ Delivers images to physician for interpretation.

+ Receives and records appropriate information regarding receipt of radioactive materials and pharmaceuticals.

+ Requests and coordinates all necessary patient information including medical chart, charge slips.

+ Performs quality assurance procedures on the equipment on a daily basis including daily/weekly surveys and wipe testing procedures as required.

+ Examines images for technical quality and diagnostic acceptability.

+ Ensures compliance with the radioactive materials licensure requirements.

+ Demonstrates current competencies related to job position.

+ Maintains strict confidentiality.

+ Adheres to all aspects of the corporate compliance plan.

+ Actively participates in site-level Quality Improvement Activities. Each employee will contribute to the continual evaluation site performance as well as the implementation and measurement of improvement activities that increase the quality of care provided to patients.

+ Performs related tasks as requested by supervisor.

Education: Graduate of an AMA approved school of nuclear medicine technology.

Experience: Minimum one year experience in nuclear medicine.

Certification/License: Registered by either the ARRT or NMTCB.

About Summit Medical Group

Summit Medical Group is East Tennessee’s largest primary care organization with more than 400 providers at 87 practice locations in 18 counties. Summit also consists of four diagnostic centers, mobile diagnostic services, eight physical therapy centers, four express clinics, central laboratory, and sleep services center. Summit provides healthcare services to more than 370,000 patients, averaging over one million encounters annually. For more information, visit www.summitmedical.com

In addition to our commitment to the health of our community, our organization is also committed to the health of our employees through our employee Wellness Program. Employees receive a discounted monthly insurance premium if they actively participate in the wellness program. Furthermore, Summit Medical Group hires only non-tobacco users. Pre-employment drug testing will include testing for nicotine, and only candidates who pass the drug test will be considered eligible for employment.

Job ID: 2023-3903

Street: 7211 Wellington Drive