What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist position at Emory Healthcare?
Overview
Where you matter as much as the work you do
Join Emory Healthcare (EHC) if you’re looking for an opportunity with one of the nation's leading Atlanta hospitals in cardiology and heart surgery, cancer, neurology, and more! EHC is where those around you are dedicated to the power of teamwork, fostering an environment where you can learn, grow, and innovate with similarly passionate professionals. Work with us to improve the quality of life throughout Georgia through partnerships with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia Institute of Technology, and other organizations and make a bigger, greater impact than you ever thought possible.
All levels of experience and education will be considered for this role.
Description
Shift: PRN. Varied hours. Call and holiday rotations required.
- Provides quality care to the patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
- Assumes responsibility and provides direct quality care for patients receiving Nuclear Medicine and PET exams.
- Responsible for proper operation of imaging and specialty equipment as well as keeps abreast of uses of medical devices.
- Explains procedures to patients to reduce their anxiety and obtain patient cooperation.
- Assists with patient/family education.
- Performs efficiently in emergency situations.
- Prepares, measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic procedures.
- Responsible for acquiring, processing and photographing optimum exams for diagnostic interpretation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology, be registered in Nuclear Medicine with the ARRT or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
Salary : $37 - $45