PET Technologist

Introduction 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. PET Technologist, HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress Benefits HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) Colleague recognition program Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are seeking a PET Technologist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. Job Summary And Qualifications Works closely with Physicians and Radiologists to ensure the delivery of the diagnosis for the patients. Must have ability to work in demanding situations with challenging management of scheduled patients. Expected to become proficient on multiple camera types and provide service in multiple areas. The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is expected to have a high level of knowledge of Radiation Safety, human physiology, and some understanding of pathology. Proficiency in operation of nuclear medicine cameras and proficient in PET CT. What you will do in this role Greetings guest with a smile and friendly hello Takes an active interest and asks, “how may I help you?” Offers to give guests directions and answer their questions Helps co-workers create best possible visit for guests Consider the thoughts, feelings and privacy of others Serves as a liaison between departments fostering teamwork Conveys a friendly and helpful effect when communicating by telephone Acknowledges patients and family, introduces self to patient, explains procedures, answers patient questions, and interacts with patients and family professionally. (AIDET) Understands and manages interactions with difficult customers, always maintaining composure and demeanor. Interacts with all customer groups including but not limited to Physicians, physician office staff, nurses, peers, and team members positively, and professionally. Provides a sense of security to patients during procedures by effectively communicating, responding to patient needs, etc. directly or through intuition. Demonstrates a gentle touch with patients in interactions and performance of procedures All conversations with patients and family members are professional and appropriate as a representative of Imaging services and North Cypress Medical Center in all actions. Sensitive to needs and psychology of cancer patients, it works closely with radiation therapy department to meet the needs of this patient population. What qualifications you will need Minimum Education: Successful completion of formal two year training in accredited school of Nuclear Medicine approved by the Joint Review Committee for Education in the Radiological Sciences of the American Medical Association. Minimum Experience: 1 year hospital based experience (clinical training applies) Required Certification: TDH, BLS Required Licensure: ARRT or NMCTB HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, a campus of HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, is a 165+ bed, general acute care hospital , founded in 2006 by local physicians who wanted to create a sophisticated, patient-friendly healthcare environment for their community. We strive to provide world-class healthcare to patients throughout Cypress, TX and Northwest Houston. HCA Houston North Cypress provides comprehensive services utilizing the latest in medical technology and equipment. We employ well-respected area physicians and aim to provide an upscale five-star hotel-like ambiance with the comfort of those we care for in mind. Our services include a 20+ bed unit ICU, robotic-assisted surgery, orthopedic care, joint replacement surgery, cancer care, advanced wound care services using hyperbaric medicine, advanced breast cancer screening and imaging, and much more. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s 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 We are an equal opportunity employer. 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