Nuclear Medicine Technologist

The schedule for this position is Mon-Fri plus weekend call every other Saturday.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Nuclear Medicine Technician, you are responsible for gathering diagnostic information through the use of radioactive materials administered intravenously; sophisticated radiation detecting, processing and imaging equipment and providing radioactive materials for use by physicians. You will work closely with other healthcare team members to facilitate exceptional patient care and efficient completion of diagnostic studies and procedures while also promoting optimal unit operations.

* You will demonstrate appropriate radioactive materials safety measures for self, other staff and patients as outlined by state/federal regulations

* You will perform Nuclear Medicine exams in accordance with SDMC CVIC protocols

* You will administer prescribed pharmaceutical grade radioactive materials to patients as outlined by state/federal regulations

* You will provide immobilization as required and protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards

* You will demonstrate proficiency with equipment used for NM exams

* You will perform duties to maintain department functions such as QC checks

* You will maintain required documentation regarding radioactive materials, both upon receipt and prior to administration

* You will work with Radiation Safety Officer in maintaining quality control and quality assurance guidelines to ensure all regulatory standards are met

* You will restock storage rooms as well as exam rooms prior to end of assigned shift

* You will transmit studies to Cardiologist for viewing each day

Job Requirements

Experience

* One year of experience in clinical Nuclear Medicine imaging - preferred

Education

* Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program

Licenses and Certifications

* Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) certification with Texas Medical Board (TMB)

* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

* Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT(N)) or Nuclear Medicine Board Certified (CNMT)

Benefits

St. David's Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• 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

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. Davids Medical Center, part of St. Davids HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. Davids Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. Davids Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. Davids Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the regions largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.

St. Davids Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Nuclear Medicine Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.