Nuclear Medicine Tech - Per Diem

Prime Healthcare; Harlingen (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,104,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance benefit plan

401K

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. This per diem, night-shift role involves preparing radiopharmaceuticals, administering procedures, and performing imaging studies such as SPECT and planar scintigraphy.

The ideal candidate has a current State Nuclear Medicine License, ARRT-approved program, BCLS certification, and at least one year of Nuclear Medicine experience.

Qualifications

• Current State Nuclear Medicine License issued by CDPH, ARRT or N.M.T.C.B. certification required.
• One year of acute, clinical radiology experience preferred.
• At least one year of nuclear medicine technologist experience preferred.
• Knowledge of radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology required.
• Graduate of ARRT-accredited program.
• Current BCLS (AHA) required.
• Proficient computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare radiopharmaceuticals for administration to patients, measure and mix doses safely.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals via IV, oral, or inhalation routes.
• Perform imaging studies using nuclear medicine equipment (SPECT, planar scintigraphy).
• Operate imaging cameras and detectors to capture images of tracer distribution.
• Adhere to radiation safety protocols to minimize exposure.
• Perform quality control and calibration of equipment and radiopharmaceuticals.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Anatomy knowledge

Education

State Nuclear Medicine License

ARRT accredited program

BCLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Overview

Shift’s Available: Variable

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)

Hours: Variable

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas

Responsibilities

• Prepare radioactive materials, known as radiopharmaceuticals, for administration to patients, measure and mix the appropriate doses of radioactive isotopes with pharmaceutical compounds, ensuring accuracy and safety
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals to patients through various routes, such as intravenous injection, oral ingestion, or inhalation
• Perform a variety of imaging studies using specialized nuclear medicine equipment, which may include
  • Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
  • Planar Scintigraphy
• Operate imaging cameras and detectors to capture images of radioactive tracers as they accumulate in specific organs or tissues within the body
• Adhere to strict radiation safety protocols to minimize radiation exposure to patients, staff, and yourself, ensure that all radioactive materials are handled, stored, and disposed of safely and in accordance with regulatory guidelines
• Perform quality control checks on imaging equipment and radiopharmaceuticals to ensure optimal image quality and diagnostic accuracy, this may involve calibrating equipment, conducting quality assurance tests, and troubleshooting technical issues

Qualifications

• 1. Current State Nuclear Medicine License issued by CDPH, A.R.R.T. or N.M.T.C.B. Certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology required.
• 2. One year of acute, clinical radiology experience is preferred.
• 3. At least one year of experience as a nuclear medicine technologist preferred
• 4. Knowledge of mobile and stationary Radiographic / Fluoroscopic equipment preferred.
• 5. Extensive knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology is required.
• 6. Graduate of a program accredited by ARRT.
• 7. Current BCLS (AHA) required.
• 8. Proficient computer skills.

Pay Transparency

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401K

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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