Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PRN

About us:

For the past 85 years, Stephens County Hospital has been a trusted name in the community, striving for excellence and delivering professional and compassionate care. Our dedicated staff of approximately 475 employees has a heart for healthcare and realizes how precious the gift of good health can be.

Stephens County Hospital is a 96-bed acute care hospital located in Toccoa, Georgia. It is nestled in the beautiful foothills of Northeast Georgia where our family-oriented community offers many cultural and civic opportunities as well as numerous outdoor activities.

Stephens County Hospital is a member of the Georgia Hospital Association, American Hospital Association and Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. It is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, the nation’s premier healthcare monitoring agency.

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for administering radioactive material and performing diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures.

Completion of a formal Nuclear Medicine program in good standing with the ARRT or NMTCB.

Registry eligible or registered with the ARRT or NMTCB.

Infants (Newborn to One Year), Toddlers (Two to Four Years), Child (Five to Nine Years), Adolescent (Ten to 18 Years), Adult (19 to 69 Years), Geriatric (70 and Above)

• Checks two patient identifiers for proper identification prior to exam.
• Explains procedure demonstrating interpersonal skills in order to interact with patients who may be under physical and/or mental stress.
• Transfers and properly positions patients for exams in order to obtain desired radiographic results according to the physician’s specifications.
• Provides immobilization and protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Checks dose with calibrator to ensure proper energy delivered.
• Obtains questionnaires and patient medication reconciliation form; reviews all forms prior to exam.
• Obtains adequate checklist pertinent to certain procedures.
• Provides proper patient care per departmental policy.
• Is able to identify abnormalities and assist Radiologist in localization process.
• Demonstrates the ability to set up and change protocols when needed.
• Demonstrates ability to operate the automatic Collimator exchanger when Collimators need to be changed.
• Demonstrates the ability to pull up patients from the patient log.
• Demonstrates ability to operate the color printer during cardiac procedures.
• Verifies images to PACS with proper information.
• Follows all state guidelines for procedures and education requirements.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper electrode placement.
• Utilizes proper treadmill protocol.
• Administers Thallium under direct supervision of patient’s physician.
• Monitors vital signs and reports abnormalities.
• Provides necessary documentation regarding doses administered to patient and the proper disposal of radioactive syringes and supplies.
• Prepares room according to type of procedure being performed.
• Preps patient according to procedures.
• Holds and positions patient as directed by physician.
• Takes images according to protocol of procedure.
• Provides instructions to patient regarding procedure and explains any delays.
• Maintains daily log of patient examinations and dose injection information.
• Checks two patient identifiers for proper identification prior to IV procedure.
• Determines appropriate IV site and needle gauge.
• Accurately injects patient to ensure patient comfort and lack of infiltration.
• Initiates dose calibrator self-test.
• Performs constancy checks on dose calibrator and logs results.
• Performs daily floods for quality assurance of images.
• Performs daily radiation survey to check for contamination of radioactive material.
• Demonstrates ability to power-up the treadmill and elevate when needed.
• Demonstrates ability to obtain an EKG when needed.
• Demonstrates ability to change EKG paper and place EKG leads in correct position on patient.
• Ensures that crash cart is available for emergencies if needed.
• Prioritizes scheduling of patients according to medical condition.
• Determines type…