Nuclear Med Technologist - Radiology - Seasonal *$65/hr*

CHRISTUS Health; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform routine and advanced imaging procedures, support colleagues, and ensure smooth patient flow. The role requires flexibility for other shifts and campuses, with duties including QA, troubleshooting, safety, and continuous education in nuclear medicine.

The position emphasizes adherence to imaging competencies, regulatory compliance, and effective communication within the team and with physicians.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required.
• Basic computer experience required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of CHRISTUS Health competencies and leads self/others/leaders.
• Promotes staff growth, development, and engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
• Promotes physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
• Ensures exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS and follows downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser.
• Adapts patient assessment and care methods to meet diverse patient needs while maintaining safety and quality.

Skills

Basic computer experience

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program

Tools

PACS

Job description

Summary:

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The technologists will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management. Observe radiation, personnel, and patient safety measures. Maintains radiation safety protocol while handling radionuclides and pharmaceuticals used in the department. Completes daily logs and periodic tests performed as required by the license. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization’s mission, values, and culture.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
• Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
• Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager's license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
• Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
• Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
• Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escape any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
• Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required

Experience

• 1 year of experience in a clinical nuclear medicine setting preferred
• Basic computer experience required

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) by ARRT or NMTCB required
• State Licensure required
  • Texas: MRT by TMB
  • Louisiana: LRT (N) or (F) by LSRTBE
  • New Mexico: NMT by MIRTP NMED
• BLS required

Work Schedule:

7AM - 5PM

Work Type:

Full Time