Nuclear Medicine Tech PRN

Nuclear Medicine Tech PRNAre you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Nuclear Medicine Tech PRN today with Methodist Hospital Hill Country.What you will do in this Role:Follows all regulations on the radioactive materials license set by the Texas Department of Health for that specific institution.Administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.Demonstrates competence in the area of nuclear medicine: positioning, physiology, procedure prep and technical factors. The technologist must also demonstrate proper handling of radiopharmaceuticals and record keeping according to Nuclear Medicine guidelinesDemonstrate proper use of the Radiology Information System to include scheduling exams, completion of exams, patient and film tracking and entering of charges according to procedures preformed.Checks label of isotope to be injected carefully and assay it while observing all radiation safety regulations.Facilitates and participates in current and future Radiology Department CQI monitoring and implement changes accordingly. Employees shall assist in collection of data, reviewing and revising the CQI program to be in compliance with accrediting agencies, hospital goals, departmental Policies and Procedures. All employees shall demonstrate knowledge and responsibility for ongoing CQI.Completes other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:Education: ONE of the following:A. Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine training programB. ALL of the following: i.Graduate of Radiology Technologist program ii.Both registry/certification requirements listed below iii.One year experience as a nuclear medicine technologistExperience: None (see Education requirement above for exception under 1.B.)Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).Preferred: 2 years previous experience as a nuclear medicine technologist in a hospital settingMinimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification from Texas Department of HealthMust have ONE of the following within six months of hire date: i. ARRT (N) or ii. NMTCBBasic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start dateAssociate Degree, or CertificateNuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT), or Registered Radiographer (ARRT)Founded in Fredericksburg, Texas, in 1971, Methodist Hospital | Hill Country is an award-winning healthcare organization that has gained a reputation for delivering remarkable care. The hospital has been named a Fortune/Merative Top 100 Hospital nine times in its history due to its excellent quality, outcomes, and experience results. The recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award, Methodist Hospital | Hill Country is the largest employer in Gillespie County with more than 600 staff and 225 medical staff members. Methodist Hospital | Hill Country, formerly Hill Country Memorial Hospital, offers state-of-the-art services like the Restore Joint Replacement Center and an interventional cardiology program.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."The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-FounderIf you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Nuclear Medicine Tech PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and 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.