Nuclear Med Tech

Methodist Hospital Texsan; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Retirement resources

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Texsan seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to support high-quality diagnostic imaging and patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Graduation from a Nuclear Medicine training program and ARRT/NMTCB certification, plus at least two years of hospital experience, are required. You will supervise staff, manage equipment, and ensure safety and compliance while delivering compassionate service to patients.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine training program.
• Minimum 2 years experience as nuclear medicine technologist in a hospital setting.
• ARRT (R) or ARRT (N) or ARRT (T) or NMTCB or Texas Department of Health Certification

Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned personnel within and responsible for the effective planning and operation of the section(s).
• Leads both formal and informal meetings to maximize the group’s success and foster open expression of ideas.
• Maintains inventory and equipment service records; coordinates preventive and emergency maintenance.
• Assesses impact of decisions on other sections and communicates with managers/directors.
• Gathers data to identify issues, defines problems, and evaluates alternatives before acting.
• Uses resources effectively to maintain productivity as directed by the Department Director and admin.

Skills

Nuclear medicine

Patient care

Supervisory skills

Education

Nuclear Medicine training program

Tools

Radiology equipment

QA/QC procedures

Job description

Are 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 Med Tech today with Methodist Hospital Texsan.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:

1. Education: Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine training program

2. Experience: 2 years experience as nuclear medicine technologist in a hospital setting

3. 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).

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required:

1. One of the following:

i. ARRT (R) or ii. ARRT (N) or iii. ARRT (T) or iv. NMTCB

2. Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification from Texas Department of Health

What you will do in this Role:

1. Supervises assigned personnel within and responsible for the effective planning and operation of the section(s). Evaluates performance of employees and takes appropriate personnel action when necessary. Motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance by providing clear direction and expectations.

2. Leads both formal and informal meetings, which maximize the group’s success. Fosters an atmosphere that encourages the open expression of ideas and opinions; asks key questions and offers information to move the process along; links the comments of others and builds on their ideas; and observes and comments on group dynamics. Creates an effective work team and sustains the team’s performance during chaotic and stressful work phases.

3. Maintains inventory and equipment service records. Works with vendors to ensure optimum uptime of equipment in his/her section(s). Schedules preventive maintenance and emergency maintenance without disrupting patient care.

4. Views work situations from a broad context and understand the complementary interdependent nature of work process. Assesses the impact and implications of decisions on other components of the organization and determines the effects of one’s individual work within this broad context. Communicates with other managers and directors any decisions, which may impact other sections of the organization.

5. Gathers and analyzes necessary data to identify relevant issues and accurately defines the problem, then formulates and evaluates alternatives prior to acting on a solution. Makes good decisions based on logical assumptions that reflect available factual information.

6. Uses resources effectively and efficiently to maintain a productivity standard as set forth by the Department Director in cooperation with administration.

Additional Job Roles:

1. May have access to radiopharmaceuticals, contrast agents and other non-controlled medications as appropriate to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

2. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System and demonstrates excellent customer service at all times.

3. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals.

4. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.

5. Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules, regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.

6. Completes other duties as assigned

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RT) Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer
• (ARRT-R) Radiography, or (NCT) Nuclear Cardiology Technologist

No Travel Required

1 years experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Texsan, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor 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.

Methodist Hospital Texsan is a 120 bed acute care hospital. We remain one of South Texas’s premier heart and orthopedic hospitals. We are certified in chest pain and heart failure with comprehensive cardiac services. Our orthopedic services, including the Joint Replacement Academy and the Center for Spine, hold some of the best clinical results in the industry. We achieve this by using state‑of-the‑art technology, such as our robotics program.

Methodist Hospital Texsan is the first hospital in San Antonio to receive the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Chest Pain Certification. We were awarded the Heart Care Center National Distinction of Excellence. This is the highest recognition a hospital can receive. Our ICU was awarded the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence. We are also recognized as a Level IV trauma center. Our 30 bed Inpatient Rehab Unit has received the Rehabilitation Stroke Certification from the Joint Commission. Methodist Hospital Texsan has been deemed one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 3 years in a row. We were a recipient of the 2019 Guardian of Excellence Award® by Press Ganey. Join our record setting team today!

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's 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-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Nuclear Med Tech opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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.