Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging Expert

ScionHealth; Columbus (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, part of the ScionHealth network in Columbus, GA, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform radiopharmaceutical procedures and imaging in accordance with physician orders.

Responsibilities include patient education, safety, and quality control, with duties covering a broad range of diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures. Must hold NMTCB certification and state licensure.

Qualifications

• NMTCB certification required.
• Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the state of practice required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Graduate of a program in discipline required.
• Experience with diagnostic radiologic procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and physician orders.
• Educate patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure understanding.
• Provide patient services to all ages using imaging modalities.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and medications for imaging and therapeutic procedures.
• Monitor patient condition continually and respond to changes as appropriate.
• Prepare equipment and supplies.
• Ensure safety standards and perform quality control on equipment.
• Troubleshoot and report equipment malfunctions as necessary.
• Position patient and perform imaging procedures.
• Maintain patient comfort and modesty.
• Analyze results and address image quality issues.
• Enter, transmit and report imaging results.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgement

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Graduate of a program in discipline required

Tools

Imaging equipment operation

Job description

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, part of the ScionHealth network in Columbus, GA, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform radiopharmaceutical procedures and imaging in accordance with physician orders.

Responsibilities include patient education, safety, and quality control, with duties covering a broad range of diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures. Must hold NMTCB certification and state licensure.