What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Nuclear Medicine position at CommonSpirit Health?
Where You’ll Work
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 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
The Nuclear Medicine Student performs diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures under the direct supervision of a certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist. This role is designed to provide hands-on clinical training in a hospital setting, where students gain experience in patient care, radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration, image acquisition, and processing. The student is expected to apply classroom knowledge to clinical practice while adhering to departmental policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Essential FunctionsAssist technologists in preparing patients for nuclear medicine procedures, including verifying identity, explaining the exam, and obtaining pertinent history.Learn and apply proper radiation safety and infection control practices.Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals under direct supervision, in compliance with institutional and regulatory guidelines.Operate gamma cameras, PET/CT, SPECT/CT, and cardiac CT related imaging equipment under guidance.Assist in image acquisition, processing, and quality control procedures.Observe and participate in patient monitoring before, during, and after radiopharmaceutical administration.Maintain accurate records of procedures, doses, and quality control tests as directed.Develop professional communication skills by interacting with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
High School Graduate or GED
Currently enrolled in an accredited nuclear medicine program.
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