Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Per Diem- Athens Imaging OP Center

Northside Hospital Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. is seeking a licensed Nuclear Medicine Technologist to proactively review orders, prepare and administer radioactive materials, and ensure patient safety and education.

You will perform imaging, document findings, and collaborate with licensed physicians to optimize patient care. The role requires ARRT/NMTCB certification (or eligible within 6 months), BLS, and an accredited program degree.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program and certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with the ARRT or NMTCB
• OR meets eligibility requirements for certification with certification to be achieved within 6 months of hire/transfer
• Associate’s Degree or higher and certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with ARRT or NMTCB
• Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.

Responsibilities

• Review physician orders for accuracy and ensure correct documentation in the medical record.
• Prepare, calibrate, and administer radioactive materials per safety procedures to protect patients and staff.
• Educate patients and document medical history, screen contraindications, obtain informed consent as delegated.
• Observe patient condition and notify appropriate personnel of changes or incidents.
• Select imaging protocol, position patient, and adjust factors to display desired anatomy.
• Perform imaging for surgical and therapeutic treatments; obtain scans and review results with physician.
• Enter patient charges and maintain equipment readings and radioactivity checks.
• Follow Georgia Department of Natural Resources guidelines and hospital safety policies.
• Provide on-call coverage as scheduled and participate in flexible staffing.
• Other duties as assigned by department leadership.

Skills

BSL certification

Safety protocols

Education

Associate degree or higher in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Graduate of accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program (ARRT/NMTCB)

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Proactively reviews physician orders for accuracy and appropriateness. Seeks clarification for any discrepancies prior to beginning exam and ensures an accurate written order is included in the patient’s medical record. Confirms patients are prepped according to exam protocol prior to appointment date.

Handles, calibrates, prepares and administers radioactive materials to patients in accordance with accepted safety procedures to safeguard against overexposure to radiation for patients, staff, visitors, and self.

Provides both written and verbal patient education across all demographics, reviewing and documenting relevant medical history and screening for contraindications, including pregnancy. Obtains informed consent as delegated by the interpreting physician and in accordance with written policy.

Observes and monitors patient condition and notifies appropriate personnel of any significant changes or incidents.

Selects equipment protocol, positions patient, and modifies factors as necessary to display desired anatomy.

Performs imaging for surgical and therapeutic treatments. (i.e. Lymphoscintigraphy, Y90 embolization, )

Obtains scans, processes images, and reviews test results with licensed physician to determine if additional images are

Enters patient charges into computer

Calibrates instruments daily and takes radioactivity readings to check for possible

Follows guidelines established by the Georgia Department of Natural

Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in flexible staffing to provide uninterrupted patient care and, where applicable, provides on-call coverage as scheduled.

Other duties as assigned by department leadership

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program AND Certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with the ARRT or NMTCB

OR

meets the eligibility requirements for certification.Certification MUST be achieved within 6 months of hire/transfer.

OR

Associate’s Degree or higher AND Certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with the ARRT or NMTCB

Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.

Work Hours:

8:30-5pm

Weekend Requirements:

No

On-Call Requirements:

No