Nuclear Med Tech

Job Description

Overview

Resolute Health Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Resolute Health Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Under minimal supervision, the Nuclear Med Tech performs basic Nuclear Medicine procedures, as requested by a licensed physician. Exercises professional judgment in providing healthcare services, to assist in diagnosis or treatment of patients in all age groups from newborn to elderly. Is skilled in the area of Nuclear Medicine. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Produces high quality diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification and procedure is recorded. Assists practitioner with the operation of radiation detection equipment
• Practices aseptic techniques as necessary, understands methods of venipuncture and other sterile techniques, in agreement with state statures and/or where institutional policy permits, prepares, identifies and/or administers radioactive materials as prescribed by a licenses practitioner
• Practices and enforces those measures that will provide for the physical comfort and safety of patients, visitors, and members of the health care team
• Provides radiation safety to minimize exposure to patient, patient’s family, by following policies and procedures of the Nuclear Medicine department and federal and state agencies
• Provides communication to patient for instructions and history in order to obtain desired results/ by gaining cooperation and minimizing anxiety
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical safety and psychological needs of the patient during procedures\
• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomical areas of interest as requested, by respecting patient’s ability, comfort and safety
• Order radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear medicine procedures and prepares them for injection, ingestion or inhalation
• Identifies radioactive substance to complete procedures and calculate activity

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2-5 years in Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current registry or registry eligible with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), in Nuclear Medicine, or the CNMT. Current Texas Medical Board (TMB) license.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

Organization Description

Resolute Baptist Hospital offers a full range of comprehensive healthcare, including emergency services, cardiology and cardiovascular care, orthopedics, primary care, rehabilitation services, Womens Health, Labor & Delivery / Obstetrics, Neonatal and the areas only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Join our team!

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