Nuclear Medicine Technologist

ASPBP; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Retirement resources

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to oversee imaging procedures under physician direction. You will operate nuc med equipment, calibrate devices, and adhere to radiation safety guidelines while maintaining QA/QC standards.

The role requires CNMT, ARRT certification, and a TMB license; BLS is required within 30 days of starting. Experience with Radiology Information System and CR/PACS is preferred; no travel is required.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) credential.
• ARRT certification required.
• TMB license required.

Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises all technical aspects of nuclear medicine exams.
• Perform QA/QC procedures as needed and assist in other department areas.
• Operate nuc med equipment to image designated body portions and calibrate equipment.
• Maintain radiopharmaceutical waste disposal and inventory control.
• Ensure use of Radiology Information System and CR/PACS.
• Adhere to safety and regulatory requirements and participate in continuous education.

Skills

CNMT

ARRT certified

TMB license

BLS certified

Tools

Radiology Information System

CR/PACS systems

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Nuclear Medicine Technologist? At HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under the direction of a qualified physician, directs and supervises all technical aspects of nuclear medicine exams for subsequent evaluation and treatment by attending physician. Performs QA/QC procedures when necessary. Helps in other areas of the department when necessary.

• Perform a variety of tasks involved in operating nuc med equipment to make radiographs of designated body portions.
• Adjust equipment for proper radiographic exposure techniques in accordance with radiation safety guidelines.
• Assist in or administer radiation to the patient; operate scanning devices; perform laboratory tests on body specimens; dispose of radioactive waste and store radiopharmaceutical waste safely.
• Calibrate equipment; and control inventory.
• Cleans, sterilizes and or disinfects areas and/or equipment.
• Responsible for proper use of Radiology Information System.
• Understands and uses CR/PACS systems. Shall be actively involved in the TQM process and present creative solutions to processes.
• Maintains necessary continuing education requirements for license.
• Demonstrates professional practice and conduct at all times.
• Teamwork: Establishes clear objectives and goals for work team.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (CNMT) Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist
• No Travel Required
• ARRT certified
• TMB license required

Benefits

HCA Houston Healthcare 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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs 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 support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center is a 445+ bed acute care hospital located in the heart of central Houston, adjacent to the Medical Center and Museum District, and provides quality care for the greater Houston area. Established in 1975, our hospital has been serving Houston for more than 40 years. We provide a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, bariatrics, orthopedics, neurology, emergency care and more. Our comprehensive medical specialties are here to offer individualized care to every individual that walks through our doors. We also offer 24/7 emergency services and two intensive care units: surgical intensive care unit (SICU) and medical intensive care unit (MICU). We are an accredited Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Center and an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

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.

Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Nuclear Medicine Technologist opening. 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.