PRN Nuclear Medicine Tech

HCA Healthcare • Smyrna, TN

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About The Position

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) PRN Nuclear Medicine Tech you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. 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.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine.
• Current registry by CNMT or ARRT (N) is required.
• BLS required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Retirement readiness and rollover 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).

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree