Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

Parkridge Medical Center

Chattanooga, TN

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Job description

PRN/As Needed
Nuclear Med Tech

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

Job Summary and Qualifications

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.

What you will do in this role:

You will perform and maintain all accreditations for the hot lab.
You will create a department on-call schedule for staff.
You will supervise the nuclear technologists and is the primary point of contact for resolving questions and issues.
You will perform nuclear medicine exams following protocols and in a timely manner, ensuring a high quality of care.
You will receive, calibrate, log, administer and monitor the decay of radioactive isotopes
You will provide radiation safety support in the event of a radiation incident/spill
You will maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
You will record patients' medical information
You will coordinate patient flow and check the daily list to ensure all exams are complete.
You will inform the patient about the procedure and answer questions.
You will interact and professionally communicate with co-workers, physicians, patients, and family members.
You will maintain all licenses, certifications, and accreditations required as outlined in Job Qualifications
You will adhere to the facility ICARE values
You will prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
You will prepare education the patient on discharge instructions
You will demonstrate the ability to perform technical skills and procedures.
You will be knowledgeable in the handling of radioactive materials.
You will demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.
You will properly measure radioactive waste and know how to dispose of it properly in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

What qualifications you will need:

Graduation from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine
Current registry by CNMT or ARRT (N) is required.
BLS required
PET CT experience preferred

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term 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), 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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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