University Cancer & Blood Center

Nuclear Medicine Technologist Opportunity

Athens: GA

Full-Time

About the Practice and their Mission

University Cancer & Blood Center is seeking a Board-Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join our fast-growing Theranostics Program in Athens, GA.

University Cancer & Blood Center has been committed to serving the medical oncology and hematology needs of the local Athens community and the Northeast Georgia region. Our practice intends to provide the highest level of care possible while remaining increasingly focused on a more comprehensive approach to addressing and serving the broader needs of our patients and their families.

The University Cancer and Blood Center offers services such as Hematology/Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, a cutting-edge Theranostics treatment program, our in-house pharmacy, and a robust clinical trial program, the second-largest clinical trial program in the state. Our practice also offers a 'Live Well' program which covers a large spectrum of cancer care from diagnosis to survivorship, social support services, transportation, and palliative care. These expanded offerings all work towards enhancing and growing our broader mission and philosophy of providing the best possible outcome for every patient who walks through our doors. Our culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country.

University Cancer & Blood Center is a proud partner of OneOncology. OneOncology is a national partnership of leading independent community oncology practices working together to improve the lives of everyone living with cancer with a physician-led, data-driven, technology-powered, and patient-centric model. Through OneOncology, partner practices have shared technology platforms that foster communication, data sharing, and clinical excellence across the network. OneOncology's non-exclusive clinical trial site management subsidiary, OneR, delivers complex, multi-center clinical trials to affiliated practices.

About the Role

Under general supervision, supports Theranostic procedures, performs PET/Nuclear Medicine and related functions for our fast-growing Theranostic Program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares radioactive isotopes for administration in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures under physician's orders.
• Maintains QMP records to comply with State and Federal regulations.
• Performs diagnostic PET/CT or Nuclear Medicine imaging procedures to include injection of radio-pharmaceutical and/or IV contrast, protocol setup, patient position, reconstruction and filming of images, and network image transfers.
• Start peripheral IV and access central venous catheters.
• Must be able to operate glucometer to check patient's blood sugar before injection of Isotope for PET and understand the range of glucose levels to obtain diagnostic scan.
• Assists in procedure scheduling to ensure smooth workflow and proper patient preparation.
• Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.
• Offers expertise to physicians regarding the appropriateness of additional/modified studies, etc.
• Escorts patients to the treatment room. Assists with dressings as necessary. Completes all paperwork necessary to ensure timely delivery of PET/NM/Theranostic services.
• Arranges preventive maintenance as recommended by the vendor.
• Protects patient and self per prescribed safety standards.
• Conducts daily quality control measures to monitor equipment performance.
• Reports all malfunctions and/or need for service to the proper company or facility.
• Maintain supplies needed for PET/NM/Theranostics.
• Utilize EMR for review of patient history, documentation, possible rescheduling of exams, and billing.
• Assist with ACR renewal.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• CNMT (Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist) and/or ARRT (N) certification.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved Nuclear Medicine Technology education program.
• BLS certification is required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require a full range of body motion including manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination for the operation and repair of all department equipment. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Able to assist and push patients in wheelchairs/stretchers weighing up to 450 pounds and placed in appropriate positions for the operation of equipment. Requires the ability to reach above shoulder height. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods.

Special Job Dimensions:

Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, no call, no weekends, 6 paid holidays a year, in addition to full benefits.

Why choose Athens, GA?

Athens, Georgia, is conveniently located about 70 miles east of Atlanta, and with a relatively mild climate, Athens has a lot of great things to offer year-round. Do you enjoy spending time outdoors, in art, music, theater, or discovering new eateries? Athens offers something to do for everyone! Many enjoy the iconic music scenes at numerous venues or the world-class restaurants with southern comfort food with innovative farm-to-table menus. Bishop Park offers a pool and a playground, making it a great place to bring your family. If biking is your jam, Dudley Park connects the North Oconee Greenway and Firefly Trail.

Over the years, Athens has also experienced exponential growth in the medical community with the opening of the Medical School of Georgia Athens Campus and the initiation of its vibrant residency program. Athens is considered one of the best places to live because it has a low unemployment rate, low cost of living, and high overall quality of life. Clarke County School District serves Athen's students with fourteen elementary schools, four middle schools, and three high schools. Many medical professionals call Athen's charming neighboring Oconee County home, about a 10-minute commute to UCBC's main campus.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please email eric.jackson@oneoncology.com

I look forward to speaking with you!