Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRNHCA Healthcare

PRN/As Needed
Nuclear Med Tech

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Nuclear Medicine (NM) Technologist performs general nuclear medicine and PET CT exams providing the highest level of customer service and image quality.The NM tech also receives, calibrates, logs,administersandmonitorsthe decay of radioactive isotopes followingappropriate policies,proceduresand radiation safety practices.

What you will do in this role:

• You will perform andmaintainall accreditations for the hot lab.
• You will create a department on-call schedule for staff.
• You will supervisethe nucleartechnologistsandis the primary point of contact for resolving questions and issues.
• You will perform nuclear medicine exams following protocols andin a timely manner, ensuring a high quality of care.
• You will receive, calibrate, log, administer andmonitorthe decay of radioactive isotopes
• You will provide radiation safety supportin the event ofa radiation incident/spill
• You willmaintainaccurate, detailedreportsand records.
• You will record patients' medical information
• You will coordinate patient flow and check the daily list to ensure all exams are complete.
• You will inform the patient about the procedure and answer questions.
• You will interact and professionally communicate with co-workers, physicians, patients, and family members.
• You willmaintainall licenses, certifications, and accreditationsrequiredas outlined in Job Qualifications
• You will adhere to the facility ICARE values
• You will prepare patients for andassistwith examinations or treatments.
• You will prepare education the patient on discharge instructions
• You willdemonstratethe ability to perform technical skills and procedures.
• You will be knowledgeable in the handling of radioactive materials.
• You willdemonstrateknowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• You willproperly measureradioactive waste and know how to dispose of it properlyin accordance withregulatory guidelines.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine
• Current registry by CNMT or ARRT (N) isrequired.
• BLSrequired
• PET CT experience preferred

Benefits

Parkridge Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

Parkridge Medical Center is a 270+ bed hospital. We are near downtown Chattanooga. We feature comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services. These services include cardiovascular surgery and cancer treatment. These services include intensive care, orthopedic and spine surgery, and rehabilitation. The facility includes a state of the art neurosurgery program. Patients also have access to OB-GYN services. Patients have access to a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. They also have access to (NICU) and behavioral health treatment centers for children and adults.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status