NUCLEAR MED TECH, NUCLEAR MEDICINE
SGMC Health · Valdosta, GA · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the Organization
At SGMC Health, we work towards goals that make our community a better place. Our core values include:
- Purpose: We are collectively improving our community.
- Excellence: We do the right thing the right way, hold ourselves accountable, and provide compassionate service.
- Team Spirit: We encourage teamwork, support personal and professional growth, and foster innovation.
- Award-Winning Performance: We are committed to exceptional care and are recognized locally, statewide, and nationally.
Benefits
SGMC Health offers a range of benefits, including:
- Low healthcare insurance premiums
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee discounts
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Cancer Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-the-job training and skills development
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Employee Assistance Program
About the Role
This is a full-time position located at the Main Campus in the Nuclear Medicine department, with a schedule of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available.
As a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, you will perform a variety of scintigraphic procedures using gamma cameras, PET/CT scanners, and other scintillation devices. Responsibilities include advanced procedures such as Nuclear Cardiology, WBC labeling, and PET/CT imaging.
Responsibilities
- Administer radioactive substances to patients for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes while ensuring safety and minimizing contamination.
- Measure and verify radiopharmaceutical doses.
- Perform quality control as required and assist in QA/PI activities.
- Prepare radiopharmaceuticals for patient administration.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel at all levels within and outside the organization.
- Communicate clearly and care for a diverse patient population across all ages and cultures.
- Document clinical information, including required quality control values.
- Interpret policies and procedures of SGMC Health, regulatory standards, and reimbursement rules.
Requirements
- Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography or Nuclear Medicine, or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Staff Nuclear Medicine Technologist preferred.
- Ability to develop and grow a competent, caring team.
- Flexibility in work schedule, assignments, and workload.
- Strong clinical skills.
Working Conditions
- Duties require considerable sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and lifting (in excess of 50 pounds).
- Pushing objects such as wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Comfortable working conditions but subject to irregular schedules, including weekends.
- Exposure to high levels of stress and potential communicable diseases.
Learn more about SGMC Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DeqKw8xk54