Nuclear Medicine Technologist - FT Atrium Health Navicent

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Milledgeville, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for preparing, administering, and documenting diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under the supervision of an Authorized User. This role adheres to department radiation safety practices, obtains necessary medications and patient history, and prepares patients for procedures. The technologist will explain procedures to patients and their families, perform measurements to provide diagnostic information, and maintain ongoing self-study to stay current with new techniques and radiopharmaceuticals.

Requirements

• Registered by either the ARRT (N) or NMTCB required.
• BLS required.
• Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT or NMTCB recognizes in Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• If a new graduate, must be registry eligible with registry completion within 1 year of hire date.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
• Requires strenuous physical effort while assisting patients from wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Handling equipment and monitoring supplies.
• Oral and written communication skills are required to interact with patients and hospital staff.
• Able to frequently stretch, bend, twist, squat or kneel while operating all radiographic equipment.
• Vision and hearing for distances of up to 20 feet is necessary.
• Will be required to carry weights up to 25 pounds.
• May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and being near moving equipment.
• Able to adapt to changes in temperature and humidity.
• 50% of the work time is standing.
• 50% of the work time is operating computers, monitors, survey meters and other radiopharmaceutical preparations.
• All procedures or other job-related tasks involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids/tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes.
• Use of appropriate protective measures is required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of direct patient care work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers and documents diagnostic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under the supervision of an Authorized User.
• Adheres to department radiation safety practices.
• Obtains medications, radiopharmaceuticals, or contrast materials as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner, authorized/certified technologist, or registered nurse.
• Obtains brief patient history and records all pertinent information on finished exams (i.e., dose information patient data, dates, views, etc.).
• Verifies the patient by using appropriate patient identifiers and prepares patient for the procedure.
• Explains the procedure to the patient and parents/family members of the patient.
• Performs organ concentration and excretion measurements to provide diagnostic information of patient illness.
• Maintains an on-going self-study program to ensure competence and knowledge in new techniques or radiopharmaceuticals.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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