Nuclear Medicine Specialist - PRN, Days

Texas Health Resources; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical

Dental

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Resources seeks a Nuclear Medicine Specialist to join the Plano facility on a PRN, day shift. The role involves explaining procedures, positioning patients, and performing complex nuclear medicine exams with high cardiac case volume.

Collaboration with radiologists and other modalities is essential, with emphasis on image quality and patient care. Prerequisites include ARRT NM, CNMT/CMRT credentials, BCLS, and associates degree with relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology or nuclear medicine is required.
• Associates Degree preferred and 2 years in nuclear medicine preferred.
• ARRT Nuclear Medicine certification and CNMT/CMRT credentials are required upon hire.
• BCLS certification must be current prior to providing independent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patient or guardian prior to exam.
• Position patient to the correct anatomical area of interest.
• Perform complex procedures with age related criteria and developmental considerations.
• Adjust technique parameters for age related factors and assist radiologist.
• Maintain attention to detail and ensure image quality; troubleshoot as needed.
• Send and transfer images to PACS and coordinate with scheduling and other modalities.

Skills

ARRT NM

CNMT

CMRT

BCLS

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology or nuclear medicine

Associates Degree preferred

2 Years in nuclear medicine preferred

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Specialist – PRN, Days

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Nuclear Medicine Specialist – PRN, Days

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Plano, 6200 West Parker, Plano, TX 75093

Work hours: PRN, Days

Nuclear Medicine Department Highlights

• Small Team
• Basic Nuclear exams
• High volume of cardiac exams
• Inter hospital teamwork

Here’s What You Need

• Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology or nuclear medicine required or
• Associates Degree preferred
• 2 Years in nuclear medicine preferred
• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Nuclear Medicine upon hire required or
• CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist upon hire required and
• CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist either by the TDH or TMB upon hire required and
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required

What You Will Do

• Explain procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam
• Position patient to correct anatomical area of interest
• Perform complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations
• Adjust technique parameters appropriately for age related factors
• Assist radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique
• Maintain attention to details
• Process and manipulate images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments, or repeat procedures as needed 8. Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS
• Correctly send and transfer images to PACS
• Print laser images, CD, or sends images from modality, Ambra, or PACS
• Coordinate with Scheduling and other modalities for patient care

Additional Perks Of Being a Texas Health Employee

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment program, as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Since 1991, Texas Health Plano has served the communities of Plano, Frisco, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and McKinney. We’re a 386-bed, full-service hospital serving North Texas with incredible care and amazing people. We specialize in emergency medicine and trauma, cardiology, neurosurgery and spine, advanced orthopedics, women’s services, adult and adolescent behavioral health, an adult intensive care unit and state of the art and technologically advanced surgical services. Plus, we’re a Level II Trauma Facility, the only health care facility in Collin County to have achieved both the Level IV NICU and Level IV Maternal facility designation and have a DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Program.

Texas Health Plano is a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, the only AACN Beacon Gold adult intensive care unit in the DFW area, accredited by the Joint Commission in Hip and Knee Replacement and a Primary Heart Attack Center. We offer top-notch benefits including an on-site childcare center created for working parents. You belong here.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

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