Nuclear Medicine Technologist II — Elevate Diagnostic Care

Piedmont Healthcare; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Georgia is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine exams, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols. You will work under established guidelines and mentor students and junior technologists.

The role requires a graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program, 1 year of experience, and ARRT/ARDMS or NMTCB certification with BLS upon hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine program accredited by JRCNMT or NMTCB.
• Minimum 1 year of experience required.
• ARDMS or ARRT - Nuclear Med Tech Upon Hire Required or CNMT - Certified Nuclear Med Tech CNMT registered Upon Hire Required or NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Tech NMTCB registered Upon Hire Required; BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Medicine and/or Nuclear Cardiology procedures according to protocols and procedures; adheres to ALARA programs.
• Demonstrates competence in performing all required nuclear medicine exams across age groups; positions patient and equipment; selects protocol and technique.
• Reviews exam requisitions for pertinent information; notes additional information.
• Determines quality of radiopharmaceuticals received from suppliers.
• Explains test procedures and safety precautions to patients; provides assistance during tests.
• Protects self, patient and staff during all nuclear medicine exams.
• Maintains required records, reports, licenses and files per Federal, State and regulatory agencies.
• Maintains proficiency to perform advanced imaging in nuclear medicine.
• Assists with planning multiple diagnostic procedures in proper sequence.
• Acts as a mentor for students and junior technologists.
• Ensures department meets all regulatory requirements.
• Post-processes imaging procedures using applications such as Syngo Via.

Education

Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine program accredited by JRCNMT or NMTCB

Job description

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Georgia is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine exams, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols. You will work under established guidelines and mentor students and junior technologists.

The role requires a graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine program, 1 year of experience, and ARRT/ARDMS or NMTCB certification with BLS upon hire.