Nuclear Medicine Tech PRN

Methodist Healthcare; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Fertility benefits

Adoption assistance

Employee discounts

Counseling services

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Hill Country is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Tech PRN to administer radiopharmaceuticals, ensure safety, and maintain accurate records in a patient-centered environment. This role requires strict adherence to state regulations and Nuclear Medicine guidelines, with experience in CQI and Radiology Information System usage.

The position supports the mission of HCA Healthcare facilities and emphasizes quality care, safety, and continuous improvement in a busy hospital setting in

Qualifications

• Graduate of Nuclear Medicine training program or
• Radiology Technologist program with registry requirements and 1 year experience in nuclear medicine
• Must hold Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification and ARRT/NMTCB eligibility

Responsibilities

• Follows regulations on radioactive materials license per Texas health dept.
• Administers radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic/therapeutic procedures.
• Handles radiopharmaceuticals and records per Nuclear Medicine guidelines.

Skills

Radiopharmaceutical handling

Patient care

CQI participation

Radiology Information System

Education

Nuclear Medicine training program

Radiology Technologist program

ARRT/NMTCB certification

Job description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Nuclear Medicine Tech PRN today with Methodist Hospital Hill Country.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Hill Country, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) Nuclear Medicine Tech PRN. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated 13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations.

Job Summary and Qualifications

What you will do in this Role:

1. Follows all regulations on the radioactive materials license set by the Texas Department of Health for that specific institution.

2. Administers radiopharmaceuticals to patients for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

3. Demonstrates competence in the area of nuclear medicine: positioning, physiology, procedure prep and technical factors. The technologist must also demonstrate proper handling of radiopharmaceuticals and record keeping according to Nuclear Medicine guidelines

4. Demonstrate proper use of the Radiology Information System to include scheduling exams, completion of exams, patient and film tracking and entering of charges according to procedures preformed.

5. Checks label of isotope to be injected carefully and assay it while observing all radiation safety regulations.

6. Facilitates and participates in current and future Radiology Department CQI monitoring and implement changes accordingly. Employees shall assist in collection of data, reviewing and revising the CQI program to be in compliance with accrediting agencies, hospital goals, departmental Policies and Procedures. All employees shall demonstrate knowledge and responsibility for ongoing CQI.

Additional Job Roles:

1. May have access to radiopharmaceuticals, contrast agents and other non-controlled medications as appropriate to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

2. Supports the mission and vision of the Methodist Healthcare System and demonstrates excellent customer service at all times.

3. Understands and is committed to helping the Methodist Healthcare System and its associated facilities achieve its goals.

4. Must learn and comply with System and facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisors (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function.

5. Adheres to the MHS Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and the community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules, regulations or the Code of Conduct itself.

6. Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education, Experience, Training, Required Knowledge, Skill, Abilities and Other Job-Related Characteristics:

1. Education:

ONE of the following:

A. Graduate of a Nuclear Medicine training program

B. ALL of the following: i.Graduate of Radiology Technologist program ii.Both registry/certification requirements listed below iii.One year experience as a nuclear medicine technologist

2. Experience: None (see Education requirement above for exception under 1.B.)

3. Employee completes initial and ongoing training and competencies as defined by service line, facility and department/unit which are specific to the needs of the patient population served (if applicable).

4. Preferred: 2 years previous experience as a nuclear medicine technologist in a hospital setting

Minimum License, Certificates, or Registrations Required

1. Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification from Texas Department of Health

2. Must have ONE of the following within six months of hire date: i. ARRT (N) or ii. NMTCB

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Associate Degree, or Certificate
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT), or Registered Radiographer (ARRT)

Founded in Fredericksburg, Texas, in 1971, Methodist Hospital | Hill Country is an award-winning healthcare organization that has gained a reputation for delivering remarkable care. The hospital has been named a Fortune/Merative Top 100 Hospital nine times in its history due to its excellent quality, outcomes, and experience results. The recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award, Methodist Hospital | Hill Country is the largest employer in Gillespie County with more than 600 staff and 225 medical staff members. Methodist Hospital | Hill Country, formerly Hill Country Memorial Hospital, offers state-of-the-art services like the Restore Joint Replacement Center and an interventional cardiology program.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."
- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Nuclear Medicine Tech PRN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.