Nuclear Med Technologist - General Cardio

About the Role

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, supports other imaging technologists as needed, and helps facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The technologist demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as required. Responsibilities include troubleshooting basic maintenance, participating in QA, and resolving issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. The role involves adhering to imaging competencies, observing radiation and safety measures, and maintaining radiation safety protocols while handling radionuclides and pharmaceuticals. Daily logs and periodic tests required by the license must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies regarding behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement through collaboration with management, coworkers, and physicians.
• Ensures exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
• Performs duties in a manner that protects patient confidentiality and discloses confidential information only when necessary for assigned job duties.
• Adapts patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to accommodate unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and developmental needs.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as required by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• Performs examinations/procedures to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and documented competencies.
• Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
• Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
• Follows PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalates issues to the PACS administrator or designee if needed.
• Troubleshoots and reports equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; performs appropriate follow-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent.
• 1 year of experience in a clinical nuclear medicine setting preferred.
• Basic computer experience required.

Qualifications

• Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) certification by ARRT or NMTCB required.
• State Licensure required:
  • Texas: MRT by TMB
  • Louisiana: LRT (N) or (F) by LSRTBE
  • New Mexico: NMT by MIRTP NMED
• BLS certification required.

Schedule

6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Work Type

Full Time