Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Atrium Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 523,488 - 789,364; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Atrium Health Navicent is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform acquisition, processing, and archiving of Nuclear Medicine images including cardiac imaging and PET. You will care for patients in the Nuclear Medicine Department and follow Georgia regulations for radioactive materials, maintaining ALARA practices at all times.

Full-time position based at Navicent Health Medical Center with day shifts; some offsite locations may be available.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of AMA, JRC, or regionally accredited Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine program.
• Nuclear Medicine ARRT or NNTCB certification required (must be completed within six months if not achieved at hire).

Responsibilities

• Perform acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation, and archiving of Nuclear Medicine images including cardiac imaging and PET.
• Care for patients in the Nuclear Medicine Department.
• Follow Georgia Department Nuclear Regulatory guidelines for radioactive materials and maintain ALARA radiation safety practices.

Education

High School diploma or GED

AMA/JRC/Regional Accredited Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine program

ARRT or NNTCB Nuclear Medicine certification

Job description

Department

36315 Navicent Health Medical Center - Nuclear Medicine

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details / Additional Information

Day Shift 7:30 to 4pm. Primarily at Main location, but some opportunities to work offsite locations available. No call weekdays and limited call on weekends.

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

What You Will Do

Under indirect supervision performs all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation, and archiving of Nuclear Medicine images including advance procedures such as cardiac imaging and PET. Responsible for the care of the patient while in the Nuclear Medicine Department. Responsible for following Georgia Department Nuclear Regulatory guidelines for radioactive materials. Maintains “ALARA” practices for radiation protection at all times.

What You Will Need

• Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate.
• Graduate of AMA, JRC, or Regional Accredited institutions approved school of Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine
• Nuclear Medicine ARRT or NNTCB (Nuclear Medicine Tech Certification Board). If registry is not completed at hire, must have completed within six months to remain employed

Our Commitment to You

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program