Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Heart And Vascular Partners; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 49,593 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Heart And Vascular Partners is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Beaumont, TX to prepare, administer and measure radioactive isotopes for diagnostic and therapeutic studies. You will perform cardiac SPECT and PET imaging under physician guidance.

Qualified candidates hold CNMT and/or RT(N) and Texas licensure; experience in cardiology is a plus. The role includes equipment calibration, safety procedures, and maintaining records, with incentives including a sign-on bonus and relocation

Qualifications

• Experience in Cardiology is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, administer and measure radioactive isotopes under physician direction.
• Perform cardiac SPECT and PET imaging.
• Calibrate and maintain radioisotope equipment.
• Explain procedures and safety to patients.
• Maintain records and assist with department accreditation.

Skills

Cardiology experience

Education

CNMT Certification

RT(N) Nuclear Medicine

Texas State License

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Heart And Vascular Partners Beaumont, Texas, United States

About this position

Hiring Incentives: Eligible candidates may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 and a relocation assistance package of up to $5,000, based on qualifications and applicable program guidelines.

As a Nuclear Technologist, you will prepare, administer and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment.

Essential Functions of the Role

• The candidate must prepare, administer and measure radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment, under the direction of a physician.
• Use the specific equipment needed to produce photographic or computer images to be interpreted by the physician.
• Perform cardiac scanning to check for areas showing signs of abnormality using SPECT and PET imaging.
• The duties of a PET/ Nuclear Technologist also include conducting patient history taking and answering all relevant queries before the procedure.
• Calculate, measure and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received. Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment and cameras.
• Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment. Dispose of radioactive materials following guidelines. Record and process studies using computer/camera.
• Explain test procedures and safety precautions to the patients and provide them with assistance during the test procedures.
• Develop treatment procedures for nuclear medicine treatment programs. Maintain all records and assist with accreditation of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) and/or
• Nuclear Medicine Technology RT(N)
• Texas State License

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in the Cardiology field

This position is a clinical position.

Physical Requirements

This position requires full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 50 pounds.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Nuclear Technologist, but is not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Information

$36 - $45Hourly Wage