Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

Job Summary

Responsible for gathering diagnostic information through the use of radioactive materials administered intravenously; sophisticated radiation detecting, processing and imaging equipment and providing radioactive materials for use by physicians. This position works closely with other healthcare team members to facilitate exceptional patient care and efficient completion of diagnostic studies and procedures while also promoting optimal unit operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform Nuclear Medicine exams in a timely manner, document required information, and communicate to primary physician and direct care staff pertinent information.
• Cook up and assist the care of patients assigned in collaboration with other technologists, physicians, nurses and allied health staff.
• Evaluate patient condition in order to adequately perform radiology exams.
• Inform and explain procedure to be performed to patients and what is expected in terms of his/her cooperation.
• Provide comprehensive direct patient care and assure a safe and comforting environment.
• Consult with other staff as necessary to meet the needs of the patient and family.
• Assure that the necessary clinical equipment and supplies are available and are safely utilized.
• Perform Point of Care procedures in a timely manner according to established policy and procedure.
• Document required information and comply with all Point of Care quality control standards.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Associate DegreeGraduate from an approved Joint Review Committee on Education Program in Nuclear Medicine Technology program or equivalent.
• NMTCB and/or ARRT (N) LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Certified as a Medical Radiologic Technologist by the Texas Medical Board (TMB)Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (CNMT) or Certified in nuclear medicine by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) (N)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateAdvanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.