Nuclear Med Tech - Austin (259241) Austin, Texas
Salary: USD78.37 - USD78.37 per hour
Location: Austin, TX
Facility: Outpatient Imaging Center Network / Physician-Led Radiology Practice
Compensation:
- $3,135 / week (based on 40 hours)
- Local Rate: $2,840/week (based on 40 hours)
Duration: 13-weeks
Start Date: 11/01/2026
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates competency and proficiency following established protocols in the performance of all nuclear medicine and radiographic examinations and equipment in their assigned work area.
- Ensures proper positioning of the patient and equipment.
- Selects the appropriate nuclear medicine and radiographic techniques.
- Processes and displays NM data on multiple workstation platforms.
- Performs daily quality assurance of the NM schedule in order to address potential conflicts and obtain necessary results for lab work and prior studies.
- Provides excellent care and service to patients.
- Explains exams, medications, radiation safety, positioning, etc., to patients.
- Exhibits proficient IV skills and placement of EKG leads.
- Explains procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and obtains cooperation.
- Tracks patients from exam start to discharge.
- Applies appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the nuclear medicine procedure.
- Reviews patient chart for exam referral orders with attention to any special instructions within the exam notes, appointment notes, or referral request.
- Checks to see that all images are sent to PACS per policy and procedures.
- Verifies that all images, tech notes, and required documents have successfully transmitted to PACS.
Required Skills:
- Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program
- ARRT (N) or NMTCB (CNMT)
- CPR/BLS
- MRT with the Texas Board