Nuclear Medicine Technologist, FT Days, Monday- Thursday, (8:00a -5:00p)

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform nuclear medicine exams that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This full-time role requires the technologist to mentor staff and assist management with supervisory responsibilities.

Applicants must be graduates of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program and possess relevant certifications. The position demands strong technical skills, a commitment to patient care, and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology program.
• Four years' experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Must have the required licenses and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear medicine exams and prepares patients.
• Adminsisters radioactive isotopes for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Ensures technical quality of the images and collects biological specimens.

Skills

Experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Ability to lift and maneuver patients

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology

Certificate in Basic or Advanced Life Support

Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist or Certified by the NMTCB

Job description

Job Summary

This position performs nuclear medicine exams to provide images of organs, evaluate body functions, and analyze biological specimens to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The senior technologist serves as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to staff. Also assists management with supervisory responsibilities.

Job Hours: Full time, Monday-Thursday

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology.

• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Certificate in Basic or Advanced Life Support and current license or temporary license by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required.
  • In addition, one of the following required: Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-N) or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
  • If performing diagnostic CT, Registered CT Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-CT) is also required.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• Four (4) years of prior experience as an Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions.

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs nuclear medicine exams on patients: prepares patients for exam; explains procedure; prepares and administers radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment; detects and maps radiopharmaceuticals in patient bodies using imaging equipment; ensures technical quality of the images; collects, prepares and analyzes biologic specimens; prepares data for interpretation.
• Enters and monitors patient data.
• Performs quality assurance on imaging equipment. May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation.
• Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to department management.
• Takes emergency call within the department.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.