Nuclear Medicine Tech
Fuel your passion for patient-centered care and elevate your medical career in our thriving physician office. Join our collaborative team, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of our community.
About the role
Under minimal supervision, performs basic outpatient cardiology Nuclear Medicine procedures, as requested by a licensed physician. Exercises professional judgment in providing healthcare services to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly. Is skilled in the area of Nuclear Medicine. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
Location: Baptist Heart & Vascular Downtown
Responsibilities
- Produces high quality diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment
- Assists practitioner with operation of radiation detection equipment
- Orders radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear medicine procedures and prepares them for injection, ingestion or inhalation
- Identifies radioactive substance to complete procedures
- Processes and files films as needed
Qualifications
Education Required: Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine
Experience Preferred: 1-3 years
Certifications Required: ARRT in Nuclear Medicine or CNMT; BLS; state license if required
Benefits
The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.
About the organization
Our mission at Baptist Medical Network within the Baptist Health System is to be the premier healthcare organization in South Texas by providing high-quality, compassionate care that exceeds our community’s expectations. Our footprint spans across 12 counties with diverse multi-specialty providers who are dedicated to using their expertise and talents to strengthen our growing partnership within the surrounding communities.