What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at CHI?
Job Summary And Responsibilities
Days and Shifts vary. Weekends Holidays and On-Call responsibilities
The Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs departmental Nuclear and PET/CT examinations assists the radiologist during procedures and produces high quality images. The technologist follows the standards established by the radiologist and such state local and federal standards which may apply.
Serves the following age – specific patient populations: pediatrics adolescents adults and geriatrics.
High School graduate or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program
Registered/registry eligible in Nuclear Medicine
Must be registered within 3 months of hiring
AHA BLS
RNSouthEast
Where You'll Work
Be a part of something new! We are immediately hiring for a position supporting the development of our brand-new Georgia hospital, with a planned go-live date of December 2025. This opportunity includes comprehensive training and orientation at our established CHI facilities in Tennessee and Georgia.
CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, 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.
Pay Range
$30.76 - $45.76 /hour
Days and Shifts vary. Weekends Holidays and On-Call responsibilities
The Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs departmental Nuclear and PET/CT examinations assists the radiologist during procedures and produces high quality images. The technologist follows the standards established by the radiologist and such state local and federal standards which may apply.
Serves the following age – specific patient populations: pediatrics adolescents adults and geriatrics.
- 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.
- Coordinates multiple exams into the proper sequence to ensure no conflicts of exams.
- Assesses the doctor’s order and the patient’s diagnosis to determine optimal images.
- Assesses patient’s condition comfort and safety during procedures.
- Observes and reports to physician any change in patient’s condition during the procedure.
- Communicates accurate patient information in a timely manner to peers physicians and other departments.
- Uses all diagnostic computer and communication equipment within safe limits.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
High School graduate or equivalent
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program
Registered/registry eligible in Nuclear Medicine
Must be registered within 3 months of hiring
AHA BLS
RNSouthEast
Where You'll Work
Be a part of something new! We are immediately hiring for a position supporting the development of our brand-new Georgia hospital, with a planned go-live date of December 2025. This opportunity includes comprehensive training and orientation at our established CHI facilities in Tennessee and Georgia.
CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, 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.
Pay Range
$30.76 - $45.76 /hour
Salary : $31 - $46
