Nuclear Med Tech PRN

Baylor Scott & White Health; Benchley (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Time off benefits

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PRN) at the College Station Medical Center. The position requires on‑call availability for nuclear medicine duties, with responsibilities spanning QC, imaging, and patient care in a fast‑paced clinical setting.

The role supports radiology services, including PET and theranostic procedures, and requires maintaining safety standards and server and PACS workflows, with on‑site work at College Station in Texas.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited program.
• Active ARRT-N and CNMT certifications as required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Experience with nuclear medicine, PET, and theranostics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Quality Assurance: perform high-quality nuclear medicine, PET, and theranostic procedures per protocol.
• Caring Practices: communicate with patients and families, ensure correct exam, maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Patient Safety: explain procedures, prepare patient and area, maintain sterile technique.
• Radiation Safety: verify radiopharmaceuticals, educate patients on safety, follow disposal guidelines.
• Collaboration: coordinate with radiologists, nurses, and engineering for image transfer and QC.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient communication

On-call readiness

Education

ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT‑N)

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)

BLS within 30 days of hire

MRT

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well‑being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott & White is the largest not‑for‑profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

BSW College Station Medical Center

Position located at BSW College Station Medical Center.

Nuclear Med Tech PRN: Days May Vary

Practical schedule varies. The position requires on‑call availability for nuclear medicine duties.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub.

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
• Dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
• Debt‑free tuition assistance, offering access to many no‑cost and low‑cost degrees, certificates and more
• Immediate access to time off benefits

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well‑being is our top priority.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NM Tech) performs nuclear medicine, PET, and theranostic procedures under a radiologist’s supervision. These procedures are performed on ambulatory and hospital patients to diagnose disease and injury. They follow established protocols.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Quality Assurance: Performs high‑quality nuclear medicine, PET, and theranostic procedures according to exam protocol. Evaluates the quality of imaging procedures and follows established standards. Maintains equipment by performing quality control as required by imaging manufacturers, RAM, or ACR. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment capabilities.
• Caring Practices: Communicates with patients to identify service needs, ensure the correct exam is performed, and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family, following HIPAA, about the test and assesses the patient’s ability to tolerate the exam.
• Patient Safety: Explains the procedure thoroughly to put patients at ease. Protects patients and team members by following safety requirements, infection‑control, protocols, and techniques. Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, and moving equipment into position. Uses proper aseptic or sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive procedures. Maintains hand hygiene requirements.
• Radiation Safety: Safeguards patients, team members, and themselves by following all radiation safety rules, policies, and techniques. Verifies the correct radioactive drug for the exam or treatment. Screens patients for pregnancy status before the exam or treatment. Safely administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications per protocol. Educates patients on radiation safety techniques before and after the exam or treatment. Safely follows radiation disposal guidelines.
• Collaboration: Reports issues to leadership or the appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory and ordering radiopharmaceuticals for patient care and Q.C. Works with colleagues, nursing partners, medical staff, and radiologists. Ensures accurate transfer of patient images to the BSWH PACS for clinical review and dictation by physician partners.

Key Success Factors

• Observe changes in patients’ medical conditions and communicate them to nursing partners, physicians, and emergency teams. Administer first aid and use the emergency cart.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, education, and skills for caring for these age groups: newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric.
• Able to provide services timely, accurately, and cost‑efficiently in compliance with established system and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks autonomously without routine oversight.
• Able to stay calm and helpful during stress. Takes reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service. Remain professional, review patient satisfaction scores, and develop action plans when needed.
• Able to serve as trainer by providing a quality education to new team members and students from BSW approved programs.
• Adhering to policies, procedures, and workflows. These include PACS, EMR, image exchange systems, modality worklist integrity, record management, and biomedical services.
• General computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, electronic medical documentation, and email.
• Able to take call, if required.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

Education

Graduation from an accredited program.

Certification / License / Registration

• ARRT‑N Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT‑N), Cert Nuclear Med Tech (CNMT): Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine – ARRT (N). Certified by the NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).
• BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer
• MRT