Nuclear Medicine Tech

Nuclear Medicine Tech

Pride Health is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Tech to support our client's healthcare facility in Houston, TX 77025.

Job Details: Schedule: 8 am-5 pm (possible 10hr shifts) (3-5 days/wk) Location: Houston, TX 77025 Job Type: Contract Contract Length: 22 Week/s Pay Rate: 53/hr *Pay offered is based on experience, expertise, credentialing, and education.

Job Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will perform PET/CT imaging procedures, assist with digital image acquisition, and provide safe, accurate patient care in accordance with clinical and departmental standards. The position requires strong technical skills, venipuncture experience, attention to detail, and excellent communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform PET/CT and nuclear medicine imaging procedures according to established protocols.
• Prepare patients for imaging procedures, explain the process, and provide appropriate instructions.
• Perform venipuncture and assist with the administration of radiopharmaceuticals as permitted by scope and facility protocols.
• Operate PET/CT and related digital imaging equipment accurately and safely.
• Acquire high-quality diagnostic images while maintaining proper positioning and imaging protocols.
• Review images for technical quality and ensure all required views are obtained.
• Enter and document patient and examination information accurately in computer systems.
• Follow radiation safety procedures and departmental policies at all times.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and ensure patient information is handled confidentially.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited program.
• Graduate of an approved Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
• Associate's Degree in Nuclear Medicine.
• Minimum PET/CT clinical rotation completed through an approved Nuclear Medicine program.
• NMTCB or ARRT(N) MRT-General Certificate.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Ability to operate computer systems and demonstrate proficiency with digital image acquisition.
• Venipuncture experience.

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation. Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.