Nuclear Medicine Tech - Per Diem / Flex - Variable Shift

Taleo; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, 

Bonus Potential

Job summary

Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas in Beaumont, TX seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform high-quality nuclear medicine exams per physician orders. The role requires proficiency in radiopharmaceuticals, compliance with RAM guidelines, and operation of PACS/RIS software.

Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology program with advanced Nuclear Medicine training is required, along with ARRT/NMTCB certifications within 90 days and TX Medical Board licensure.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology with advanced training in Nuclear Medicine.
• ARRT certification in Radiology or NMTCB certification is expected.
• Texas Medical Board license is required; BLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine exams both routine and specialized safely and proficiently.
• Apply ALARA concepts to maintain patient safety.
• Maintain knowledge of radiopharmaceuticals handling, storage, and RAM guidelines.
• Operate nuclear medicine equipment and current software.
• Complete PACS/RIS data entry accurately and timely.
• Assist physicist and inspectors during surveys as required.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

ALARA principles

PACS RIS

Radiopharmaceuticals

Education

Accredited Radiologic Technology program

Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program

Tools

PACS

RIS

Job description

We are looking to add top talent to our Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas team.

Join us in performing Sacred Work!

Competitive benefits are offered including:

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefit Plan – Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!

Bonus Potential

Summary/Objective

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist is responsible for accurately and efficiently perform high quality Nuclear Medicine exams according to physicians orders and protocols. This Clinical position requires skills and experience in nuclear medicine and applications in therapeutic nuclear medicine. The nuclear medicine Technologist must support the mission of providing Sacred Work to all who enter the doors of Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform nuclear medicine exams both routine and specialized safely and proficiently. Apply general ALARA concepts to maintain patient safety and possess basic anatomical and physiological knowledge to provide nuclear medicine studies.
• Exhibit proficient knowledge in the technical aspects of diagnostic nuclear medicine and applications in therapeutic nuclear medicine.
• Maintain knowledge of radioactive material license and Texas rules and regulations governing the utilization of radiopharmaceuticals. Must order, receive, store, handle, inject and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals appropriately and within RAM guidelines.
• Must have knowledge in the utilization of nuclear medicine equipment and current software.
• Complete all PACS/RIS/nuclear medicine computer data entry timely and accurately.
• Maintain wipe surveys, daily and quarterly quality control, and assist physicist and inspectors in surveys as required.

Required Education and Experience

Graduate from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology and have advanced training from an Accredited Nuclear Medicine Program

Required License/Certifications

Current certification with American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) within 90 days

Current certification from Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

Must be licensed by the Texas Medical Board (TMB)

Basic Life Support certification (BLS) within 90 days