CHI Memorial Chattanooga·Chattanooga, Tennessee
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will perform diagnostic and therapeutic services using radionuclides to produce high-quality images and data for practitioners. Responsibilities include ensuring patient care, administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating specialized equipment, and strictly adhering to radiation safety protocols.
Where You’ll Work CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S.
News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee.
We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Nuclear Med Tech, you will be a specialized healthcare professional, vital in providing diagnostic and therapeutic services through the precise application of radionuclides.Every day, you will expertly perform Nuclear Medicine procedures, utilizing radionuclides to produce high-quality images and data for licensed practitioners.
You'll ensure appropriate patient care, recognize conditions essential for successful procedures, administer radiopharmaceuticals, operate equipment, and adhere to strict radiation safety.To be successful in this role demands current certification, advanced technical expertise, and an exceptional eye for detail, coupled with a thorough understanding of radiation safety.
Your compassionate patient care and dedication to precise imaging will be essential.
Uses two patient identifiers Compares doctor’s order to requisition for accuracy Assesses patient for possible artifacts and takes appropriate action to prevent interference with image Calculates, prepares, and administers proper patient dose and correct radiopharmaceutical according to dept. standard.
Properly disposes of radioactive waste, contaminated lines, and spent radiopharmaceuticals Routinely demonstrates the ability to prioritize workload.
Job Requirements Required High School GED General Studies, upon hire or High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire and Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program, upon hire Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, within 90 Days and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Candidates must possess current certification as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, advanced technical expertise, and a strong commitment to precise imaging and compassionate patient care. Required qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED, graduation from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program, and obtaining Basic Life Support - CPR certification upon hire.
Market context
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