Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Company: Emory Healthcare
Location: Lithonia
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

Overview: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 1Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement ProgramsFamily-focused benefitsWellness incentivesOngoing mentorship and leadership programsAnd moreDescription:Provides quality care to the patients receiving diagnostic and interventional radiology procedures.Explains procedures to patients to reduce their anxiety and obtain patient cooperation. Assists with patient/family education.Keeps patient and families abreast of patient's progress. Provides direct quality care for patients receiving Nuclear Medicine and PET exams.Responsible for radiologic care and assists with clinical care of patient. Performs efficiently in emergency situations.Sets up imaging rooms to include equipment and supplies. Responsible for acquiring, processing and photographing optimum exams for diagnostic interpretation.Seeks assistance when needed. Operates all diagnostic equipment, including Scintillation Cameras, PET Scanners, Uptake Probes, Well Counters, Dose Calibrators and GM Meters. Requires knowledge of procedural supplies and location of supplies.Ensures that imaging rooms are stocked. Follows all safety requirements of the hospital and department.Practices radiation safety standards to prevent injury to patients and staff. 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 billing sheet and submits per guidelines.Effectively communicates with patients, family and other health care team members. May serve as a resource to the Radiologic Technology students.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology.Must be registered in Nuclear medicine with the ARRT or the Nuclear medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).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 Healthcares Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.by Jobble

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