Nuclear Med Tech PRN

HCA Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision benefits

Retirement plan 401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, in San Antonio, Texas, invites applications for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist (PRN) at Methodist Hospital Metropolitan. The role supports patient care in a high-volume radiology department and offers opportunities to participate in a busy diagnostic imaging service line.

Qualified candidates will have a nuclear medicine training program graduate status and 2 years of hospital experience, with NMTCB/ARRT certification options.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine training program.
• Minimum 2 years experience as nuclear medicine technologist in a hospital setting.
• Manager experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned personnel and ensures efficient operation of the section.
• Leads meetings and fosters open idea exchange to move processes forward.
• Maintains inventory and equipment records; coordinates preventive and emergency maintenance.
• Collaborates with other managers and directors on decisions impacting the organization.
• Gathers data and analyzes issues to define problems and evaluate alternatives.
• Uses resources efficiently to maintain productivity in line with department goals.

Education

Graduate of Nuclear Medicine training program

ARRT (R) or NMTCB or ARRT (N/T)

Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification or State License Nuclear Medicine

Job 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 Metropolitan.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan, 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 disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity 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 preferred 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 disability 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

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.

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).

4. Preferred: 2 years previous experience as a manager is desirable

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

1. 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

Qualifications:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• Vocational School Graduate

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB), or Registered Radiographer (ARRT)

• Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist, or State License Nuclear Medicine

Methodist Hospital Metropolitan houses 370 bed. We house the largest emergency room in downtown San Antonio. Our women’s pavilion is the only freestanding, center city facility dedicated to the health of women and their newborn babies. We welcome nearly 3,000 newborns into the world each year. We are home to the Methodist Weight Loss Center. We have been designated an American Society for Metabolic Surgery Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence®.

Our hospital has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as a Best Place to Work in Healthcare. We are the first hospital in San Antonio to achieve Pathway to Excellence designation. Methodist Hospital Metropolitan has been recognized by Leapfrog for focus on safety and quality. We received a Grade A Hospital Safety Score for 8 consecutive rating periods. We are proud to be an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology and Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. We were the premier Texas hospital to earn a Gold Seal of Approval for Sepsis Certification. Join our accredited 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

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.