Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PRN) — Growth & Education

WellStar; Union Point (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

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Job summary

Wellstar is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a PRN role to provide safe, age-appropriate patient care and perform exams per department procedures. The technologist will set up equipment, position patients, and ensure high-quality diagnostic studies.

The candidate should have an Associates in Radiologic Technology, ARRT Nuclear Technology or equivalent, and BLS (Instructor). Minimum 1 year clinical experience is required; nuclear medicine experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience caring for patients.
• Minimum 1 year of Nuclear medicine experience preferred.
• All certifications are required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained.
• Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
• Verifies proper clinician order for procedure.
• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Follows established procedures for the administration of radiopharmaceuticals so that no patient condition deteriorates, and no patient suffers undue pain, due to error or poor technique.
• Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately.
• Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations and provides for the restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment.
• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
• Observes patient condition and properly evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates.
• Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure.
• Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patients dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
• Demonstrates competence in the determination and application of appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities so that required activities are accomplished within designated time frames.
• Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Dialogs with patient/family.
• Asks clarifying questions.
• Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.
• Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
• Demonstrates and understands pre-and-post procedural care.
• Preps the patient for the procedure.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
• Maintains competency with venipuncture.

Education

Associates Radiologic Technology

ARRT Nuclear Technology

Cert Nuclear Med Tech

BLS - Instructor

Job description

Wellstar is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a PRN role to provide safe, age-appropriate patient care and perform exams per department procedures. The technologist will set up equipment, position patients, and ensure high-quality diagnostic studies.

The candidate should have an Associates in Radiologic Technology, ARRT Nuclear Technology or equivalent, and BLS (Instructor). Minimum 1 year clinical experience is required; nuclear medicine experience is preferred.