Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

HCA Healthcare • Hendersonville, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs general nuclear medicine and PET CT exams, providing a high level of customer service and image quality. The role also involves receiving, calibrating, logging, administering, and monitoring the decay of radioactive isotopes in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and radiation safety practices.

The technologist prepares patients for examinations or treatments, explains procedures and discharge instructions, answers questions, and supports patient flow. The position requires accurate documentation, professional communication with patients and care teams, technical proficiency, and appropriate handling and disposal of radioactive materials and waste.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or ARRT (N).
• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Nice To Haves

• PET CT experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine exams according to protocols and in a timely manner while 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 or spill.
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records, and record patients’ medical information.
• Coordinate patient flow and review the daily list to ensure all exams are complete.
• Explain procedures to patients and answer their questions.
• Communicate professionally with co-workers, physicians, patients, and family members.
• Maintain licenses, certifications, and accreditations required for the role.
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
• Educate patients on discharge instructions.
• Demonstrate the technical skills and procedures required for the role.
• Handle radioactive materials knowledgeably, measure radioactive waste, and dispose of it in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time-away programs, including paid time off, paid family leave, 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, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and flexible spending accounts.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed