Nuclear Medicine Specialist PRN

Here’s What You Need

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology or nuclear medicine (required) or

• Associate’s Degree (preferred)

• 2 Years in nuclear medicine Preferred

• ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Nuclear Medicine (required) or

• CNMT – Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (required)

• CMRT – Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist either by the TDH or TMB (required)

• BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care (required)

What You Will do

Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing

• Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam
• Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest
• Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations
• Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors
• Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique
• Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed
•  Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS
• Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS
• Prints laser images, CD, or sends images from modality, Ambra, or PACS
• Coordinates with Scheduling and other modalities for patient care

Patient Care

• Uses multidisciplinary, team-oriented actions
• Assesses and recognizes the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions
• Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies)
• Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures
• Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID
• Obtains patient history
• Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment
• Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient
• Administers Radioactive isotopes and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines
• Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Adjusts technical factors
• Operates, cares for and maintains equipment
• Applies knowledge of physics and accessories
• Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors)
• Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames

Professional Accountability and Partnership

• Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement
• Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely manner
• Utilizes ADKAR and CLAK during times of change 

At Texas Health Cleburne we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 137-bed, full-service hospital that has served the Cleburne area since 1986. We provide exceptional care to the communities of Cleburne, Joshua, Godley, Keene, Grandview, Alvarado, Rio Vista and Glen Rose

If you’re looking for surgical services, women’s care, and orthopedics, we’ve got it. Plus we’re an accredited Chest Pain Center and provide outstanding gastroenterology.

And talk about award winning. Texas Health Cleburne is a Joint Commission-accredited Top Performer for Quality Care and a designated Pathway to Excellence hospital as well as a Level IV Trauma Center.

As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nuclear Medicine Specialist PRN

• Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits.
• Delivery of high-quality patient care
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Here are a few of our recent awards:

• 2025 Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® (11th consecutive year & highest among health care systems recognized.) 
• 2025 Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas™ list (Texas Health ranked #3 on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas™ list — the highest healthcare system and North Texas-based organization to receive this recognition. This is the eight year Texas Health has been ranked among best large companies in Texas.) 
• 2024 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (10th consecutive year, 9th year in the top 3 and top spot in Texas)  

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.

Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org  

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