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Nuclear Medicine Technician
Location: Athens, Georgia
Employment Type: 3 Months Contract
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (5 Days × 8 Hours)
Work Setting: Onsite

The Nuclear Medicine Technician performs diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures by preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating specialized imaging equipment, producing high-quality diagnostic images, and ensuring compliance with radiation safety standards. This role collaborates with physicians and the imaging team to deliver safe, accurate, and timely patient care.

Key Responsibilities
Operate nuclear medicine imaging cameras and equipment.
Prepare, administer, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
Position patients accurately for diagnostic imaging procedures.
Select appropriate anatomical and technical imaging factors.
Produce high-quality diagnostic images for physician interpretation.
Ensure prompt submission of images and documentation to PACS.
Verify image quality, patient information, and lead markers.
Follow radiation safety policies and regulatory guidelines.
Monitor equipment performance and functionality.
Report equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
Lock/tag out malfunctioning equipment when necessary.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized imaging department.
Collaborate with physicians, radiologists, and healthcare staff.
Provide compassionate patient care throughout imaging procedures.

Required Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of Nuclear Medicine Technician experience.
Experience operating Nuclear Medicine imaging equipment.
Experience preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals.
Knowledge of radiation safety protocols.
Experience producing high-quality diagnostic images.
Experience using PACS for image submission.
Excellent patient care and communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced imaging environment.

Preferred Qualifications
ARRT (N) Certification.
NMTCB Certification.
Georgia Nuclear Medicine License (if required).
BLS Certification.
Hospital-based Nuclear Medicine experience.
PET/CT experience.
SPECT/CT experience.
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.

Recruiter Submission Template -
Full Name:
Highest Education - Institution & Completion Year:
Current Certifications (ARRT (N), NMTCB, Georgia State License, BLS, Other - Include Expiration Dates):
Total Years of Nuclear Medicine Technician Experience:
Total Years of Hospital Nuclear Medicine Experience:
Do you have a minimum of 2 years of Nuclear Medicine Technician experience? (Yes/No - Details):
Do you have experience operating Nuclear Medicine cameras and diagnostic imaging equipment? (Yes/No - Details):
Do you have experience ordering, preparing, administering, and disposing of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols? (Yes/No - Details):
Do you have experience positioning patients and selecting appropriate anatomical and technical imaging factors? (Yes/No - Details):
Do you have experience following radiation safety procedures and regulatory guidelines? (Yes/No - Details):
Do you have experience submitting high-quality diagnostic images and documentation to PACS? (Yes/No - Details):
Do you have experience monitoring imaging equipment, identifying malfunctions, and reporting equipment issues? (Yes/No - Details):
Do you have experience maintaining accurate patient documentation and ensuring image quality standards? (Yes/No - Details):
Are you comfortable working onsite in Athens, GA, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, 40 hours per week? (Yes/No):
Describe your Nuclear Medicine experience, including the types of imaging procedures, equipment, radiopharmaceuticals, PET/CT, SPECT/CT, and technologies you have worked with:
Motivation / Reason for Relocation (if not local):
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (Street, City, State, ZIP Code):
Notice Period / Earliest Available Start Date:
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Hourly Rate on W2:
Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work onsite in Athens, Georgia for the full contract duration? (Yes/No):