Nuclear Medicine Technologist

St. David's Round Rock Medical Center; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform radionuclide-based imaging and assist in diagnosis and treatment under licensed practitioners.

Requires Associate Degree, AMA approved radiologic or nuclear medicine program, ARRT/NMTCB registry within 90 days, Texas Medical Board registration, and BCLS within 30 days. Experience in acute care preferred. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Graduate from AMA approved Radiologic Technology and/or Nuclear Medicine program or equivalent.
• Preferred: 1–2 years of experience in an acute care setting as Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed, pharmaceutical grade, radioactive materials to patients.
• Collect and document data provided by radiation emitted from human tissue using complex detection and analyzing equipment.
• Perform quality control on all equipment and radioactive materials in the manner, and at intervals required by policy and regulation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director or Manager.

Skills

Radiology knowledge

Nuclear Medicine procedures

Education

Associate degree

AMA approved Radiologic Technology and/or Nuclear Medicine program or equivalent

1–2 years acute care Nuclear Medicine experience

Job description

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 Technologist today with St. David's Round Rock Medical Center.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Provides health care services using radionuclides to assist in diagnosis or treatment. Performs nuclear medicine procedures, and related techniques producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complementary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

Responsibilities for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist

• Administer prescribed, pharmaceutical grade, radioactive materials to patients.
• Collect and document data provided by radiation emitted from human tissue using complex detection and analyzing equipment.
• Perform quality control on all equipment and radioactive materials in the manner, and at intervals required by policy and regulation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director or Manager.

Qualifications for the Nuclear Medicine Technologist

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate Degree
• Graduate from AMA approved program for Radiologic Technology and/or NuclearMedicine program or equivalent
• Preferred: One to two years of experience in an acute care setting as Nuclear Medicine Technologist

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

• Registry in Nuclear Medicine from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) required within 90 days of hire
• State Registered Radiologic Technologist by the Texas Medical Board
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is a 200+ bed acute-care facility located north of Austin, Texas. This comprehensive medical center features the only hybrid operating room in the county, a 24-hour emergency department with a Level II trauma center, and leading-edge cardiac care through the Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock. Patients may also receive care related to rehabilitation services, women’s services, cancer care, neurology, joint replacement and orthotics, and more when visiting this facility.

St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center is part of St. David’s HealthCare, which is one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two local non-profits - St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's 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

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.