Nuclear Medicine Tech PRN

HCA•Nashville, TN

50d

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine (NM) Technologist performs general nuclear medicine and PET CT exams providing the highest level of customer service and image quality. The NM tech also receives, calibrates, logs, administers and monitors the decay of radioactive isotopes following appropriate policies, procedures and radiation safety practices. What you will do in this role: You will perform nuclear medicine exams following protocols and in a timely manner, ensuring a high quality of care. You will receive, calibrate, log, administer and monitor the decay of radioactive isotopes. You will provide radiation safety support in the event of a radiation incident/spill You will maintain accurate, detailed reports and records. You will record patients medical information You will coordinate patient flow and check the daily list to ensure all exams are complete. You will inform the patient about the procedure and answer questions. You will interact and professionally communicate with co-workers, physicians, patients, and family members. You will maintain all licenses, certifications, and accreditations required as outlined in Job Qualifications. You will adhere to the facility ICARE values. You will prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments. You will prepare education the patient on discharge instructions You will demonstrate the ability to perform technical skills and procedures. You will be knowledgeable in the handling of radioactive materials. You will demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served. You will properly measure radioactive waste and know how to dispose of it properly in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine.
Current registry by CNMT or ARRT (N) is required.
BLS required.
There may be call coverage required for this role.

Nice To Haves

PET CT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform nuclear medicine exams following protocols and in a timely manner, ensuring a high quality of care.
Receive, calibrate, log, administer and monitor the decay of radioactive isotopes.
Provide radiation safety support in the event of a radiation incident/spill
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Record patients medical information
Coordinate patient flow and check the daily list to ensure all exams are complete.
Inform the patient about the procedure and answer questions.
Interact and professionally communicate with co-workers, physicians, patients, and family members.
Maintain all licenses, certifications, and accreditations required as outlined in Job Qualifications.
Adhere to the facility ICARE values.
Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
Prepare education the patient on discharge instructions
Demonstrate the ability to perform technical skills and procedures.
Be knowledgeable in the handling of radioactive materials.
Demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Properly measure radioactive waste and know how to dispose of it properly in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.