PRN Nuclear Medicine Technologist role performing general nuclear medicine and PET/CT exams, handling radioactive isotopes, and supporting radiation safety with a strong focus on patient care and image quality. You’ll join TriStar Centennial Medical Center (part of HCA Healthcare), a large Nashville acute-care hospital campus. Standout perk: HCA’s significant investment in colleague support programs and a broad total rewards benefits package (eligibility varies by location).
- Total rewards benefits package
- 401(k) match up to 9%
- Tuition and student loan assistance
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Nuclear Medicine Tech PRN? At TriStar Centennial Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Nuclear Medicine (NM) Technologist performs general nuclear medicine and PET CT exams providing the highest level of customer service and image quality. The NM tech also receives, calibrates, logs, administers and monitors the decay of radioactive isotopes following appropriate policies, procedures and radiation safety practices.
What you will do in this role:
- You will perform nuclear medicine exams following protocols and in a timely manner, ensuring a high quality of care.
- You will receive, calibrate, log, administer and monitor the decay of radioactive isotopes.
- You will provide radiation safety support in the event of a radiation incident/spill You will maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- You will record patients' medical information You will coordinate patient flow and check the daily list to ensure all exams are complete.
- You will inform the patient about the procedure and answer questions. You will interact and professionally communicate with co-workers, physicians, patients, and family members.
- You will maintain all licenses, certifications, and accreditations required as outlined in Job Qualifications.
- You will adhere to the facility ICARE values.
- You will prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
- You will prepare education the patient on discharge instructions You will demonstrate the ability to perform technical skills and procedures.
- You will be knowledgeable in the handling of radioactive materials.
- You will demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.
- You will properly measure radioactive waste and know how to dispose of it properly in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
What qualifications you will need:
- Graduation from an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine.
- Current registry by CNMT or ARRT (N) is required.
- BLS required.
- PET CT experience preferred.
TriStar Centennial Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 740+ bed comprehensive facility. We offer medical and surgical programs. These include behavioral health and 24-hour emergency. These also include heart and vascular and imaging. These also include neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, sleep disorder, and women's services. We are an affiliate of TriStar Health. TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 43-acre campus. We are home to TriStar Centennial Heart & Vascular Center. We are home to TriStar Centennial Women's Hospital. Our campus includes The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Advanced Joint Replacement Institute and TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion.
HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
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