Description
Join St. Francis-Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women's care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.
Job Summary
- The Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for coordinating the daily operations of the Nuclear Medicine department, performing a full range of nuclear medicine procedures, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. This role provides leadership, technical guidance, and training for technologists, while also delivering high-quality patient care and managing quality control, inventory, and accreditation processes.
Essential Functions
- Prepares and administers radiopharmaceuticals and other medications for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Performs, processes, and evaluates nuclear imaging studies; ensures quality and accuracy of results
- Oversees quality control procedures, regulatory compliance, and safety standards
- Coordinates and maintains department schedule, coverage, and workflow for Nuclear Medicine staff
- Prepares and manages radioactive materials inventory, calibrations, and documentation per NRC, ACR, and USP guidelines
- Assists the Radiation Safety Officer in monitoring radiation exposure and safety compliance
- Leads equipment maintenance assessments and collaborates on capital planning
- Participates in Radiation Safety Committee meetings and supports accreditation readiness
- Provides training and ongoing education for staff on procedures, safety, and protocols
- Collaborates with radiologists and referring physicians to optimize protocols and imaging quality
- Ensures accurate documentation and procedural coding; collaborates with Chargemaster as needed
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Proficient in all nuclear medicine procedures and imaging modalities
- Strong understanding of radiation safety, isotope handling, and regulatory compliance
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to analyze image quality, troubleshoot equipment, and train technologists
- Skilled in maintaining documentation for inspections, accreditation, and inventory
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting (up to 75 lbs)
- Repetitive motion, reaching, and patient transfers required
- Exposure to ionizing radiation and hazardous chemicals
- Hospital imaging and procedural areas
- Exposure to radioactive materials, infectious diseases, and stressful situations
Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
- Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology Program (Required)
Licenses/Certifications
- Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine (Required)
- BLS certification (Required)
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of clinical nuclear medicine experience (Required)
- Prior supervisory or lead experience (Preferred)