Nuclear Medicine Tech

Ascension; Burnet (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan matching

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee Assistance Program

Family benefits

Job summary

Ascension is hiring a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Burnet, TX. The role involves executing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, administering radiopharmaceuticals, and ensuring patient safety within the Nuclear Medicine department.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, manage clinical documentation in EHR/PACS, and maintain imaging equipment to support high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider required within 1 month of hire date.
• Radiologic Technologist General Practice credentialed before hire date.
• NMTCB or NMTCB-NCT OR ARRT Nuclear Medicine credentialed before hire date.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality diagnostic images as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and provide direct patient care with safety protocols.
• Collaborate with inter-disciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Coordinate documentation and image transfers within EHR and PACS.
• Maintain imaging equipment for safety and performance.

Skills

BLS Certification

General Radiologic Technologist

NMTCB or NMTCB-NCT

ARRT Nuclear Medicine

Education

Associate's degree / Technical degree / 4 years of applicable experience

Job description

• Schedule: Days | Full-time | Monday - Friday, 7am - 3pm

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Burnet, TX
• Facility: Seton Highland Lakes Hospital
• Department: Nuclear Medicine
• Schedule: Days | Full-time | Monday - Friday, 7am - 3pm

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver high-quality diagnostic images as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by performing complex therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for physician interpretation.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals and provide direct patient care while strictly adhering to established safety protocols and radiation protection guidelines.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes through precise positioning and accurate selection of technical anatomic factors.
• Coordinate clinical documentation and image transfers within the EHR and PACS to ensure accuracy in patient history and data.
• Maintain specialized imaging equipment to ensure optimal performance and patient safety throughout the Nuclear Medicine Technologist workflow.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in General Practice credentialed from the Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
• Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Nuclear Cardiology Technologist (NMTCB-NCT) also accepted.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in Nuclear Medicine credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EOO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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