Be valued. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.
Join the only health system in Georgia with five Magnet®-designated organizations — four hospitals and the first ambulatory care facility in Georgia — and the rest “on the Magnet journey.” We'll fuel your professional journey with:
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs
- And more
Our Nuclear Medicine team is leading the way in shaping the future of health care. We unite to improve lives through innovation, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to achieving unparalleled excellence in patient care.
Shift: Varied Shift
Location: Emory Saint Joseph Hospital
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Provides quality care to the patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.
- 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.
- Assumes responsibility and provides direct quality care for patients receiving Nuclear Medicine and PET exams.
- Performs efficiently in emergency situations.
- Prepares, measures and administers radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostic procedures.
- Responsible for acquiring, processing and photographing optimum exams for diagnostic interpretation.
- May support or assist in research and related activities.
- Provides more complex technical care necessary to meet identified patient needs.
- Assists with performing and planning multiple diagnostic procedures in appropriate time sequence.
- Acts as a resource for students and junior techs.
- Responsible for completing all aspects of patient care documentation following the established charting procedure.
- Enters procedures in Radiology Information System to ensure billing of exams/procedure.
- Prepares and maintains records and reports including the receipt, dispensing and disposal of radioactive materials.
- May serve as preceptor for new staff and students.
- Operates all diagnostic equipment, including Scintillation Cameras, PET Scanners, Uptake Probes, Well Counters, Dose Calibrators and GM Meters.
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).
- CPR certification required.
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
