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Northside Hospital Inc.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Athens Imaging OP Center
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What they do
A Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs procedures that use radioactive materials to diagnose and treat illnesses. Works under the supervision of a physician, including physicians that specialize in nuclear medicine, in hospitals or other healthcare facilities.
$67,593 / year median in Georgia
+19% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today. Responsibilities Proactively reviews physician orders for accuracy and appropriateness. Seeks clarification for any discrepancies prior to beginning exam and ensures an accurate written order is included in the patient's medical record. Confirms patients are prepped according to exam protocol prior to appointment date. Handles, calibrates, prepares and administers radioactive materials to patients in accordance with accepted safety procedures to safeguard against overexposure to radiation for patients, staff, visitors, and self. Provides both written and verbal patient education across all demographics, reviewing and documenting relevant medical history and screening for contraindications, including pregnancy. Obtains informed consent as delegated by the interpreting physician and in accordance with written policy. Observes and monitors patient condition and notifies appropriate personnel of any significant changes or incidents. Selects equipment protocol, positions patient, and modifies factors as necessary to display desired anatomy. Performs imaging for surgical and therapeutic treatments. (i.e. Lymphoscintigraphy, Y90 embolization, ) Obtains scans, processes images, and reviews test results with licensed physician to determine if additional images are Enters patient charges into computer Calibrates instruments daily and takes radioactivity readings to check for possible Follows guidelines established by the Georgia Department of Natural Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.