Nuclear Med Technologist

Here’s What You Need

·       Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine (Required) Or

·       Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)

·       2 Years Radiology experience (Preferred)

·       CNMT certification (Required)

·       Extensive knowledge of the concepts, practices, policies, procedures, standards, systems and tools in the field of nuclear medicine in a healthcare environment.

–          Knowledge of the current aspects of patient care relative to Nuclear Medicine.

–          Knowledge of the functionality, operation and maintenance of nuclear medicine tools and equipment.

–          Ability to perform nuclear medicine procedures efficiently and effectively, ensuring that equipment is calibrated properly and dosage as appropriate.

–          Possesses a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.

 

What You Will Do

·       Operates and maintains quality control for all imaging equipment and radioactivity assaying devices.

·       Prepares radio-pharmaceuticals for patient use, administers radio-pharmaceuticals to patients and performs nuclear medicine procedures.

·       Operates nuclear medicine computers to enhance the diagnostic value of information obtained from nuclear medicine procedures.

·       Follows internal protocols when processing computer studies to achieve high quality films by choice of filters, slice selection, display parameters, image intensity and labeling techniques.

·       Maintains records and logs as required by department protocols and licensure requirements. Logs patient dose administered, progress notes and other pertinent data.

·       Schedules patients for nuclear medicine examinations and questions patients and/or review patient charts for facts of patient history which are pertinent to interpretation of nuclear medicine examinations by the radiologist.

·       Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals under direction of physician. Administers and records isotope dosages in accordance with established departmental protocol.

·       Observes patients during procedures and reports any abnormal activity.

·       Collects, prepares, and analyzes biologic specimens and prepares data for interpretation.  

 

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nuclear Med Technologist

·       Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits.

·       Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.

·       Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).

·       A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

 

·       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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