• Nuclear Medicine Technologist

    Emory Healthcare/Emory University (Atlanta, GA)


    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 fuelyour 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.

    Description

    Shift: All Shifts

     

    + 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, 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,establishedin 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 Healthcare’s Human Resources at [email protected] . Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

     

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    **Division** _Emory Univ Hosp-Midtown_

    **Campus Location** _Atlanta, GA, 30322_

    **Campus Location** _US-GA-Atlanta_

    **Department** _EHM Nuclear Medicine_

    **Job Type** _Regular Full-Time_

    **Job Number** _124219_

    **Job Category** _Imaging & Radiology_

    **Schedule** _7a-5:30p_

    **Standard Hours** _40 Hours_

    **Hourly Minimum** _USD $39.39/Hr._

    **Hourly Midpoint** _USD $51.21/Hr._

     

    Emory Healthcare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices and decisions. Emory Healthcare prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age (40 and over), disability, citizenship, genetic information, service in the uniformed services, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.