Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Wellbeing support (counseling)

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) plan with full match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition and certification support

Fertility and family-building benefits

Life insurance & supplemental health

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for PRN shifts. The role performs diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical procedures, calibrates equipment, and uses scanners to detect radiation and generate counts under physician guidance.

Under radiation safety protocols, you will administer radiopharmaceuticals and care for diverse patient ages from birth to geriatric, ensuring quality imaging and patient comfort in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of employment start date.
• CNMT, NMT, ARRT-R or ARRT-N certification required.
• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Graduate of an AMA-accredited program with certificate/degree in Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, measure, and administer radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies using equipment per procedures.
• Calibrate imaging equipment.
• Perform diagnostic studies on patients with scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation and produce counts.
• Administer therapeutic dose of radiopharmaceuticals under physician direction.
• Follow radiation safety techniques in disposal of radioactive materials.
• Provide care for patients across all ages from birth to geriatric.

Skills

Experience: 1-3 years

Education

CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist)

NMT (Nuclear Medicine Technologist)

ARRT-R (Radiography)

ARRT-N (Nuclear Medicine Technology)

AMA-accredited Radiologic/Nuclear Medicine program

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

Job Summary And Qualifications

Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies, utilizing variety of equipment and following prescribed procedures. Calibrates equipment. Performs diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by physician, using scanners, or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors. Administers therapeutic dose of radiopharmaceuticals under the direction of a physician. Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials. The Nuclear Med Tech in this department provides care for birth to pediatric, pediatric/child patients between 1 to 11 years of age; adolescent patients between 12 to 17 years of age; adult patients between 18 to 64 years; and geriatric patients 65 years and older.

What you will do in this role

• You will prepare, measure, and administer radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic and therapeutic studies, utilizing a variety of equipment while following prescribed procedures.
• You will calibrate equipment.
• You will perform diagnostic studies on patients as prescribed by physician, using scanners, or scintillation cameras to detect radiation emitted and to produce counters, scalers, and scintillation detectors.
• You will administer therapeutic dose of radiopharmaceuticals under the direction of a physician.
• You will follow radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials.
• You will provide care for birth to pediatric, pediatric/child patients between 1 to 11 years of age; adolescent patients between 12 to 17 years of age; adult patients between 18 to 64 years; and geriatric patients 65 years and older.

What qualifications you will need

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (CNMT) Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, or (NMT) Nuclear Medicine Technologist, or (ARRT-R) Radiography, or (ARRT-N) Nuclear Medicine Technology
• 1-3 years of experience, preferred
• Must be a graduate of an accredited AMA program with a certificate or degree in Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta, part of HCA Healthcare, is a 350-bed hospital that provides a wide range of medical services. It is known for its 24/7 emergency care, Level II Trauma Center, Burn Center, advanced heart care, and Baby-Friendly maternity services. The hospital also offers surgery, women’s imaging, and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and it accepts most insurance plans. It is located at 3651 Wheeler Road in Augusta, Georgia. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency care with a Level II Trauma Center and full stroke care, as well as a nationally recognized Burn Center that is one of the largest in the country and offers advanced wound care. It also delivers advanced heart care for patients experiencing heart attacks. In addition, the hospital supports maternity and women’s health with a Baby-Friendly designation, a Level II NICU, and a certified Women’s Diagnostic Center. Surgical services include specialized care in orthopedic procedures like hip and knee replacements and spinal fusion surgeries. The hospital also operates Doctors Hospital Evans Emergency, a freestanding emergency room that is open 24/7 and provides advanced imaging and lab services. Doctors Hospital of Augusta has several important accreditations. It is accredited by the American College of Radiology for radiation oncology services and by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program for bariatric surgery. Its inpatient rehabilitation facility is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities in the Central Savannah River Area. The hospital’s laboratory is accredited by the College of American Pathologists, and its Center for Stroke Care is accredited by The Joint Commission. Its electroencephalogram (EEG) laboratory is accredited by the Laboratory Accreditation Board of ABRET. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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