Nuclear Medicine Tech PRN
TriStar Centennial Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
Job Summary
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.
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 or 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 for 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.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine.
Current registry by CNMT or ARRT (N) is required.
BLS required.
PET CT experience preferred.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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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.
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 or 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 for 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.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine.
Current registry by CNMT or ARRT (N) is required.
BLS required.
PET CT experience preferred.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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