Full Time Nuclear Med Tech Full Time

About the role

Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization located in Kerrville, Texas, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Recognized as one of the nation's Top 20 Rural and Community Hospitals and the only Texas hospital to earn this distinction, Peterson is also Magnet® designated for nursing excellence and has been named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare for six consecutive years. Together, these achievements reflect our commitment to exceptional, compassionate, patient-centered care and a culture where team members thrive.

This position is Full Time working Monday–Friday, 6:00 am–2:00 pm with rotations of weekly and holiday call. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is currently offered.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Radiologists and management team to acquire diagnostic images for interpretation utilizing ALARA principles.
• Inject and distribute nuclides for anatomy enhancement.
• Assist with invasive procedures as requested.
• Operate Nuclear Medicine equipment safely and efficiently (Siemens Evo Symbia S).
• Determine exposure factors to achieve optimum images with minimum patient exposure.
• Examine images for evaluation of techniques, positioning, and related qualities.
• Position patients and adjust equipment to produce desired or optimum images of desired anatomy.
• Deviate from normal techniques when necessary to develop new and better techniques to keep the department up to date.
• Perform venipuncture and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of proper isotope handling and injection for patient exams.
• Determine proper protocols to achieve optimum diagnostic images with a high degree of efficiency.

Requirements

Education

• Required: Associate's degree in Nuclear Medicine.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine and Radiography.

Licensure / Registration / Certification

• Required: ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification, Texas state license, and BLS CPR.
• Preferred: Multiple modality registry from ARRT.

Experience

• Required: Entry-level experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Preferred: Greater than 1 year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, decision-making, and patient-care skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and radiation protection and safety.
• Knowledge of imaging physics and medical terminology.
• Ability to determine exposure factors for optimum images with minimum exposure.
• Ability to evaluate images for technique, positioning, and quality.
• Skill in safe and efficient operation of Nuclear Medicine equipment.
• Ability to adapt techniques to develop new and improved methods.
• Venipuncture proficiency and comprehensive knowledge of isotope handling and injection.
• Ability to select proper protocols for optimum diagnostic images with high efficiency.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• HPSA Designated Employee Education Scholarships
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Free access to a beautiful onsite fitness facility
• Great Culture

Schedule

Full Time, Monday–Friday, 6:00 am–2:00 pm with rotations of weekly and holiday call.

Pay

$10,000 sign-on bonus offered.