Nuclear Med/PET Technologist - League City

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

Provides highly skilled technical performance and supervision of all procedures in Nuclear Medicine and Positron Emission Tomography studies.

Shift / Hours: Based on business needs / 0830 - 1700 / (no weekends or call)

Job Specific Competencies

Patient Care

• Performs patient care activities within professional scope of practice including but not limited to: POCT, IV insertion, patient interview/assessment/discharge/ phone education and confirmation, patient transportation, preparation and administration of radiopharmaceuticals, etc.
• Ensures patient/family/staff and visitor safety at all times by monitoring his/her environment.
• Recognizes patient distress signs, initiates and assists with emergency response teams.
• Adheres to all infection control practices.
• Applies knowledge of Age Specific Criteria in carrying out work duties and tasks.
• Recognizes examination findings that may require immediate clinical response and notifies the interpreting radiologist.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively in all assigned areas.
• Demonstrates flexibility to the demands of patient care.
• Maintains cleanliness/orderliness of all imaging rooms, dressing rooms, and work area.
• Adheres to HIPAA requirements to protect patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Assures all necessary patient documentation is complete and accurate.

Education

• Required: Graduate of an accredited program in Nuclear Medicine Technology.

Work Experience

• Required: None

Licenses and Certifications

• Required: RT(N) - Nuclear Medicine American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Required: CNMT - Cert Nuclear Medicine Tech Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB).
• Required: CMRT - Cert Medical Radiologic Tech Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (CMRT) by Texas Medical Board (TMB).
• Required: BLS - Basic Life Support

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.