Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Per Diem- Athens Imaging OP Center

Northside Hospital; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform imaging and administer radiopharmaceuticals in a safe, patient‑focused manner. You will educate patients, review orders with physicians, and ensure accurate documentation of procedures.

The role requires ARRT/NMTCB certification (or eligibility to obtain within 6 months) and BLS certification, with responsibilities that include equipment calibration, image acquisition, and adherence to strict safety policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program and certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with the ARRT or NMTCB.
• Certification must be achieved within 6 months of hire/transfer or meet eligibility.
• Associate's Degree or higher AND Certified as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with the ARRT or NMTCB.

Responsibilities

• Review physician orders for accuracy and clarity before starting exam and ensure correct written order in the medical record.
• Handle, calibrate, prepare and administer radioactive materials following safety procedures to protect patients, staff, and self.
• Explain procedures to patients and provide written/verbal education, reviewing history and contraindications.
• Monitor patient condition and notify appropriate personnel of significant changes.
• Select protocol, position patient and adjust factors to display desired anatomy; perform imaging.
• Enter patient charges into the computer and maintain accurate documentation.
• Calibrate instruments daily and measure radioactivity to ensure safety; follow Georgia Department of Natural Resources guidelines.
• Participate in flexible staffing and on-call coverage; perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Nuclear medicine imaging

Patient safety

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program

ARRT or NMTCB certification

American Heart Association BLS

Job description

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.

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

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.