The Staff Pad has partnered with a reputed hospital
in Manchester; TN and we are looking to hire a skilled Nuclear Medicine Technologist
to join the hospital’s growing Radiology team.

In this role, the Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs
a variety of technical nuclear medicine procedures with minimal supervision
while maintaining the highest standards of patient care, safety, and diagnostic
accuracy.

Reporting to the Director of Radiology, The Nuclear
Medicine Technologist is responsible for daily quality control of equipment and
radiopharmaceuticals and supports Radiologists and Cardiologists through the
timely and accurate performance of nuclear medicine procedures.

Schedule: PRN | Days

What You’ll Do

Patient Care &
Communication

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  Verify patient identity and review
  orders for consistency (examination ordered and clinical diagnosis)
• 
  Prioritize patient care needs, including
  critical cases, while carrying out physician orders effectively
• 
  Deliver age-appropriate care across all
  patient populations, from infants to geriatrics
• 
  Provide safe patient transport and
  transfer care
• 
  Notify patient care units of high-dose
  radionuclide administrations
• 
  Promote positive patient, physician, and
  customer relations

Technical &
Clinical Operations

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  Program, adjust and perform operational
  checks on Nuclear Medicine equipment
• 
  Review each examination for technical
  accuracy and present the completed examination to the Radiologist or
  Cardiologist, and care team following the procedure
• 
  Maintain knowledge of radionuclide isotopes
  used in the department
• 
  Operate survey instruments for
  measurement and detection of radiopharmaceuticals
• 
  Coordinate with Imaging departments to
  minimize patient wait and scan times
• 
  Prepare and clean exam rooms between
  patients

Radiopharmaceutical
& Radiation Safety

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  Safely order, administer, handle, and
  dispose of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols ensuring
  patient and staff safety while maintaining inventory, administration and
  disposal records
• 
  Follow accident and isotope spill
  reporting procedures
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  Conduct Radiation Safety meetings and
  ensure compliance with all federal, state, and regulatory requirements related
  to radiation and isotope safety, and waste management

Administrative &
Organizational Responsibilities

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  Manage time effectively around isotope
  deliveries
• 
  Maintain familiarity with departmental
  operations and organizational functions
• 
  Adhere to all organizational and
  departmental policies, procedures, and regulations
• 
  Work independently while following written and
  verbal instructions
• 
  Establish and work toward measurable
  annual goals and objectives
• 
  Maintain reliable contact availability
  as required
• 
  Perform other duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For

Education, Certifications/Licenses

• 
  High school diploma or equivalent
  required.
• 
  Ability to read, write, and
  communicate effectively in English.
• 
  Current Certified Nuclear Medicine
  Technologist (CNMT) certification required
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  Maintain all continuing education
  requirements to keep licensure and registration current

Additional Requirements

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  Working knowledge of nuclear
  medicine practices, procedures, and equipment
• 
  Visual acuity sufficient to perform
  essential job functions

What You Can Expect

Working Environment & Physical Demands

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  Possible exposure to infectious and
  bloodborne diseases
• 
  Exposure to hazardous chemicals and
  radioactive materials
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  Frequent interaction with patients
  in diverse clinical situations
• 
  Fast-paced environment with
  changing priorities and multiple demands
• 
  May require irregular hours and
  short-notice coverage for staffing needs
• 
  Ability to frequently lift and
  carry more than 30 lbs. for short periods
• 
  Regular pushing, pulling, walking,
  standing, sitting, reaching, bending, stooping, crouching, and kneeling

If you are a dependable and skilled Nuclear Medicine
Technologist who is committed to providing high-quality patient care,
maintaining regulatory compliance, and supporting a collaborative healthcare
environment focused on excellence, we encourage you to apply today !