Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Austin, Texas, where you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging services. As a vital member of the Nuclear Medicine team, you will perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, ensuring patients receive the best care possible. This position offers a chance to work in a supportive environment that values your contributions and promotes professional growth. With a commitment to community service and a history of excellence, this organization is dedicated to making a positive impact in healthcare. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your career while helping others.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Radiologic Technologist required.
• Experience in Nuclear Medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures to provide quality images.
• Maintain and operate imaging equipment effectively.

Skills

Radiologic Technologist

Nuclear Medicine Technology

Patient Positioning

Radiation Safety Procedures

Diagnostic Imaging

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree or Technical Degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Nuclear Medicine
• Schedule: PRN
• Hospital: Dell Children's Medical Center
• Location: Austin, Texas

What You Will Do

Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.

• Maintain and operate cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.
• Position patients and select anatomic and technical factors accurately.
• Order, prepare, administer, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensure equipment is properly functioning. Reports potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel. Lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• 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'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• Pediatric experience preferred

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.