Job Description
Description
Introduction
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 PRN today with Methodist Hospital.
Benefits
Methodist Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
- Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
- Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
- Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
- Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
- Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and banking partnerships.
- Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
- Colleague recognition program.
- Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term coverage and leaves of absence).
- Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Come join our team as a(an) Nuclear Med Tech PRN. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!
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.
Essential Job Functions:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Views work situations from a broad context and understands the interdependent nature of work processes. Assesses the impact and implications of decisions on other components of the organization and communicates with other managers and directors any decisions which may impact other sections.
- Gathers and analyzes data to identify relevant issues, defines problems, and evaluates alternatives before acting. Makes decisions based on logical assumptions and factual information.
- Uses resources effectively to maintain productivity standards as set forth by the Department Director.
Additional Job Functions:
- May have access to radiopharmaceuticals, contrast agents, and other non-controlled medications as appropriate to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Supports the mission and vision of Methodist Healthcare System and demonstrates excellent customer service.
- Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its facilities achieve their goals.
- Follows safety policies, uses safety equipment, reports unsafe conditions, and is familiar with safety features of equipment.
- Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and reports activities that violate laws, regulations, or the Code.
- Completes other duties as assigned.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist, or State Registered Radiologic Technician, or Vocational School Graduate, or Certificate.
- Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB), or Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT).
Methodist Hospital, established in 1963, is a leading healthcare facility with over 900 beds, offering a wide range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, and neurosciences. We are proud of our achievements such as the ECMO Program, advanced robotics, and FACT accreditation in Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant programs. We are committed to providing the highest quality care, as reflected in our awards and certifications.
We value our community support and recognition, including being named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20 and achieving various safety and stroke treatment designations. For more information, visit our website at www.sahealth.com.
"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., Co-Founder of HCA Healthcare
If you seek a role that offers satisfaction and growth, apply now. We review all applications promptly, and qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or other protected categories.