Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

About the Role

As the Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Rio Grande Regional Hospital, you will perform a variety of general radiographic procedures under the guidance of a Radiologist. You will conduct tests on both in-patients and out-patients using Nuclear Medicine cameras and varied equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all nuclear medicine imaging and therapeutic procedures.
• Receive radioactive materials, prepare radioactive material doses, and maintain radiation records.
• Perform all tasks expected in rotation of the hot lab area.
• Utilize established radiation safety techniques and equipment.
• Handle related duties such as scheduling and charging exams.
• Take emergency after-hours call on a rotating basis.

Requirements

• 1 year of previous experience in a hospital environment is preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Certification as a (CNMT) Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist or (ARRT-R)(N) Radiography.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree – Graduate of an AMA-accredited nuclear school of medicine or Graduate from an accredited school of radiologic technology is required.

Benefits

Rio Grande Regional Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

About the Hospital

Rio Grande Regional Hospital in McAllen, Texas, has been serving the Rio Grande Valley for more than 30 years. Our full-service hospital has 320+ beds and a team of more than 500 physicians representing 35+ specialties. Services include:

• A Level III Trauma Center Emergency Room with three remote ERs in McAllen/Mission, Edinburg, and San Juan.
• Women’s Services, including Labor & Delivery and a 30+ bed NICU.
• A dedicated children’s hospital within the main facility.
• Partnership with the Texas Transplant Institute for organ, tissue, or stem cell transplants.

HCA Healthcare, the parent organization, has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times and has spent an estimated $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.