Nuclear Medicine Technologist

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. **Work Shift** Various (United States of America) **Schedule & Incentives** * This role is eligible for a **sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.**  * This role can offer a competitive **relocation assistance package** for eligible candidates. * A **part‑time** position with a **rotating/variable (2 10hr shifts) schedule** * Benefits program that includes PTO, mental health support, wellness rooms, concierge services and more. * Access to **Wellstar’s CareerCare program** for fully funded education and guided career progression. **Job Summary:** ================ * The Nuclear Medicine technologist assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures. * The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. * Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of the equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. * Can independently perform job functions. * Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. **Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:** ================================================== _**Patient Care**_ ------------------ * Verifies proper clinician order for procedure. * Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions. * Follows established procedures for the administration of radiopharmaceuticals so that no patient condition deteriorates and no patient suffers undue pain due to error or poor technique. * Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification and right and left marker are utilized appropriately. * Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients. * Responds to emergency situations and provides for restocking of the crash cart and maintenance of life support equipment. * Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed. * Observes patient condition and evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary so that no patient condition deteriorates. * Verifies correct identity of patient using 2 unique identifiers prior to performing a procedure per hospital policy and procedure. * Ensures patient's privacy and comfort is accommodated. Maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure. * Demonstrates competence in the selection and application of procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on the age of patients. * Organizes schedule, time and priorities to ensure required activities begin and conclude within designated time frames. * Follows physicians instructions when assisting with procedures and exams. * Uses critical thinking skills. * Dialogs with patient/family. * Asks clarifying questions. * Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders. * Understands, demonstrates and documents preprocedural verification and Time Out process when appropriate. * Demonstrates and understands pre‑ and post‑procedural care. * Preps the patient for the procedure. * Demonstrates and understands sterile technique. * Maintains competency with venipuncture. _**Equipment**_ --------------- * Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that the patient receives the best study possible with maintained image quality. * Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider so that issues can be corrected in a timely manner. * Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule. _**Education and Communications**_ ---------------------------------- * Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to the patient prior to starting the procedure, minimizing anxiety and encouraging cooperation using AIDET. * Ensures that patient questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed, notifying physician when this cannot be accomplished prior to the procedure. * Participates in the orientation and training of departmental employees. * Required documentation is concise, legible and includes precise terminology. * Reads email each day scheduled to work and follows through with assignments. * Completes mandatory departmental and Hospital‑wide education without prompting. _**Quality Control**_ --------------------- * Consistently produces acceptable images as evidenced by radiologist feedback and quality audits. * Ensures that equipment is fully operational prior to each use by checking for proper calibration and operating deficiencies. * Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion; prints CDs as needed. * Studies reported after hours by teleradiography are printed and scanned into PACS, if applicable. * Completes all studies in RIS before completing in PACS. * Prints completed log sheet from teleradiography and submits to Radiologist, if applicable. _**Operations**_ ---------------- * Restocks linens and supplies and maintains the NM department in clean and orderly condition. * Transports patients, positions patients and helps them on and off the procedure table. * Performs patient charging activities on the day the service is rendered. * Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment. * Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others as needed and routinely as time allows, without prompting. * Performs routine duties of clerical and support personnel as needed to ensure continuity and quality of services. * Keeps supervisor informed on all responsibilities on an ongoing basis, ensuring prompt notification in the event of problems or potential problems. * Maintains an individual productivity rate equal to other co‑workers. * Ability to operate NM equipment within the department. * Maintains Joint Commission standards and any other regulatory agency standards. * Any other duties as assigned. * Takes call when necessary. * Performs other duties as assigned. * Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work and code of conduct. **Required Minimum Education:** =============================== * Accredited Program in Radiologic Technology **Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):** ===================================================== _(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)_ * ARRT‑R – ARRT Radiography **or** * CNMT – Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist * BLS‑I – Basic Life Support Instructor **or** * BLS – Basic Life Support **or** * ARC‑BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support **Required Minimum Experience:** ================================ * Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients (may include clinical rotations) — Required * Minimum 1 year Nuclear Medicine experience — Preferred **Required Minimum Skills:** ============================ * Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with: physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff. * The employee obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities routinely. * Candidate must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation with all contacts. * Must possess the ability to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment. * Position requires the employee to exhibit excellent customer service skills at all times. * Must be able to perform effectively in a stressful and fast‑paced work environment. * Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately. * Must be detail‑oriented and have the capacity to effectively multitask throughout the work shift. * Must have excellent communication skills and the capacity to interact professionally with a variety of customers including patients, families, co‑workers, volunteers and physicians. * Must possess the ability to function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member. * Must be compliant with all Hospital policies and the established practices, protocols and procedures of the position, department and applicable professional standards. * The Nuclear Medicine technologist assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department protocols. * The technologist has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study. * Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. * Can independently perform job functions. * Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure. * Ability to teach and mentor fellow NM staff if needed. 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