Nuclear Medicine / PET Technologist

Wellstar Health System • Douglasville, GA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar Douglasville Imaging Center in Douglasville, Georgia, is seeking a full-time Nuclear Medicine / PET Technologist. The technologist is an independent clinical professional and an essential member of a collaborative care team, providing safe, age-appropriate patient care and performing department exams according to established procedures. The role requires the knowledge and ability to obtain quality diagnostic studies and perform technical procedures using independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. The technologist sets up imaging equipment and positions patients for procedures.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the day shift. It is eligible for a sign-on bonus and may offer competitive relocation assistance to eligible candidates. Compensation is competitive hourly pay with shift differential incentives. Wellstar offers benefits including PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services, and access to CareerCare for fully funded education and guided career progression.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine program.
• Accredited program in Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT Nuclear Technology (ARRT-N) or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) certification, required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the listed accepted providers, required upon hire.
• At least one year of experience in a clinical setting caring for patients, which may include clinical rotations, or at least one year of nuclear medicine experience.
• Maintain competency in venipuncture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and customer-service skills; ability to communicate clinical information and explain or give directions effectively.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure while contributing cooperatively to a team.
• Ability to work effectively in a stressful, fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, multitask, and maintain attention to detail.
• Ability to perform nuclear medicine exams and obtain quality diagnostic studies safely and independently.
• Ability to teach and mentor fellow nuclear medicine staff if needed.

Responsibilities

• Verify that the clinician has ordered the procedure and confirm patient identity using two unique identifiers.
• Obtain clinical history and examination data, assess for contraindications, and seek clarification for ambiguous orders.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals according to established procedures and follow physician instructions when assisting with exams and procedures.
• Perform and document preprocedural verification and the Time Out process when appropriate; provide pre- and post-procedure care and maintain sterile technique.
• Prepare patients, explain exams, address questions and concerns, preserve patient privacy and dignity, and provide age-appropriate care.
• Use critical thinking to evaluate patient condition, recognize when physician intervention is needed, and respond to emergencies; restock crash carts and maintain life support equipment.
• Produce clinically acceptable images, adjust imaging technique as needed, review results, and release patients when appropriate.
• Set up and operate nuclear medicine equipment; check calibration and operation before use, report malfunctions, and clean and maintain equipment according to infection-control policies and schedules.
• Send completed studies to PACS, complete studies in RIS, and perform related teleradiography printing and documentation tasks when applicable.
• Transport and position patients, assist them on and off procedure tables, and apply supportive or immobilization devices.
• Maintain department supplies, linens, and cleanliness; perform patient charging and routine clerical or support duties as needed.
• Organize schedules, time, and priorities; maintain productivity and keep the supervisor informed about responsibilities and potential problems.
• Assist technologists in other modalities when needed and participate in departmental employee orientation and training.
• Complete required documentation, read work email, and complete mandatory departmental and hospital-wide education.
• Maintain Joint Commission and other regulatory standards, comply with Wellstar policies and professional procedures, and take call when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO).
• Mental health support.
• Wellness rooms.
• Concierge services.
• Fully funded education and guided career progression through Wellstar’s CareerCare program.
• Sign-on bonus eligibility.
• Competitive relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
• Competitive hourly pay with shift differential incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree