Nuclear Med Technologist I - PRN (Willowbrook/The Woodlands)

FLSA STATUS Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section EXPERIENCE None LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required BLS – Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) – American Heart Association CMRT – Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist – State Licensure – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. PSV Registration as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT‑GC) through the Texas Medical Board Must have one of the following: ARRT‑N – Radiologic Technologist – Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT) CNMT – Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB) SKILLS AND ABILITIES Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skill, competency assessments, and performance evaluations Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English necessary to perform essential functions of this job, especially activities impacting patient or employee safety or security Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members and co‑workers using customer‑service focus and positive language principles Basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems including Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and office software to maintain patient and exam documents Strong interpersonal and team‑player skills with all levels of the healthcare team, ensuring delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co‑workers Adaptability to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision, including organizing workflow and actively participating in problem‑solving PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Communicates in an active, positive, and effective manner with all team members, patients, physicians and other health‑care providers; reports pertinent patient care comprehensively and unbiasedly; communicates patient’s status appropriately Uses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients and families and communicates the plan of care; identifies and responds to the clinical, psychosocial, and needs of the patient Anticipates needs of other team members; proactively offers assistance; contributes to meeting department score for employee engagement SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs therapeutic and diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures which are a modality of radiology that uses radioactive substances; modifies technical factors to achieve desired imaging results and recognizes complications and limitations associated with certain procedures Performs the following theranostic procedures including but not limited to: Pluvicto Therapy, I‑131 Therapy, Zevalin Therapy, Y‑90 Theraspheres Therapy, Xofigo Therapy, PET/CT Cerianna, PET/CT Amyvid, CSF Shunt Patency, and Cisternogram Assesses, identifies and responds to the needs of the patient for adjustment or intervention to optimize patient care, image quality and patient experience which includes positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors Provides direct assistance to physicians during diagnostic or therapeutic interventions, including assisting with sterile technique; takes corrective action and involves others as needed toward achievement of this end Provides accurate explanations and instructions to patients and family members at an appropriate level utilizing verbal and non‑verbal skills, terminology and language; uses peer‑to‑peer accountability to contribute towards improving department score for patient satisfaction QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Follows safety standards and conducts all imaging procedures accordingly; uses ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) to protect patients, staff and general public, and follows radiation safety standards; maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures, regularly practices aseptic techniques, and ensures compliance with radiation safety and infection control procedures; complies with job role, department and hospital safety standards, practices and policies Contributes to identification of corrective actions and improvement activities and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety, focusing on the task at hand and reporting near misses, and inputting errors promptly into documentation system to improve processes and identify trends Performs daily imaging equipment quality control (QC) ensuring all imaging equipment is in safe working order prior to use; reports any malfunctions to management and regularly practices preventive maintenance procedures; calls for service if needed Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e. medications) or potential outcomes and obtains assistance, as appropriate FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures; enters charges at the time service is delivered Self‑motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime; utilizes time between heavy workloads efficiently and helps other team members GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Participates in department projects and Shared Governance committee for department; follows up on action items as necessary to ensure completion of assignments Identifies own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts, and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs; seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development; completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS WORK ATTIRE Uniform: No Scrubs: Yes Business professional: No Other (department approved): Yes ON‑CALL On Call: Yes TRAVEL May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: Yes May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: Yes WORK SHIFT 1 - Day (United States of America) JOB CATEGORY Clinical Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist’s overall strategy to become one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment. Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr