About this opportunity
CommonSpirit Health lists this Nuclear Medicine Technologist opportunity in ringgold, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Georgia Campus
PRN: Days and Shifts vary. Weekends Holidays and On-Call responsibilities
As our Nuclear Med Tech, you will be a specialized healthcare professional, vital in providing diagnostic and therapeutic services through the precise application of radionuclides. Every day, you will expertly perform Nuclear Medicine procedures, utilizing radionuclides to produce high-quality images and data for licensed practitioners. You'll ensure appropriate patient care, recognize conditions essential for successful procedures, administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate equipment, and adhere to strict radiation safety. To be successful in this role demands current certification, advanced technical expertise, and an exceptional eye for detail, coupled with a thorough understanding of radiation safety. Your compassionate patient care and dedication to precise imaging will be essential.
Uses two patient identifiers
Compares doctor’s order to requisition for accuracy
Assesses patient for possible artifacts and takes appropriate action to prevent interference with image
Calculates, prepares, and administers proper patient dose and correct radiopharmaceutical according to dept. standard.
Properly disposes of radioactive waste, contaminated lines, and spent radiopharmaceuticals
Routinely demonstrates the ability to prioritize workload.
Job Requirements
Required
High School GED General Studies, upon hire or
High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire and
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program, upon hire
Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, within 90 Days and
Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Where You'll Work
CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
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Worksite address
ringgold, GA, 30736, US
Who can apply
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