Student Nuclear Medicine

Where Youll Work

CHI Memorial a member of CommonSpirit is an award-winning not-for-profit faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth we offer a comprehensive continuum of care from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer cardiac neuroscience stroke and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report PINC AI CMS Healthgrades Leapfrog and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Nuclear Medicine Student performs diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures under the direct supervision of a certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist. This role is designed to provide hands-on clinical training in a hospital setting where students gain experience in patient care radiopharmaceutical preparation and administration image acquisition and processing. The student is expected to apply classroom knowledge to clinical practice while adhering to departmental policies safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

Assist technologists in preparing patients for nuclear medicine procedures including verifying identity explaining the exam and obtaining pertinent history.

Learn and apply proper radiation safety and infection control practices.

Prepare and administer radiopharmaceuticals under direct supervision in compliance with institutional and regulatory guidelines.

Operate gamma cameras PET / CT SPECT / CT and cardiac CT related imaging equipment under guidance.

Assist in image acquisition processing and quality control procedures.

Observe and participate in patient monitoring before during and after radiopharmaceutical administration.

Maintain accurate records of procedures doses and quality control tests as directed.

Develop professional communication skills by interacting with patients families and healthcare team members.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

High School Graduate or GED

Currently enrolled in an accredited nuclear medicine program.

Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)

Key Skills

Anti Money Laundering,Access Control System,Catering,Assessment,Communication

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1