Nuclear Med Tech

Ascension; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading health care organization is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for its facility in Waco, Texas. This full-time role involves performing diagnostic procedures and maintaining imaging equipment to provide quality images for physicians. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and a high school diploma or equivalent, along with additional experience in medical imaging. Join a dedicated team in a non-profit healthcare system committed to community well-being.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in General Practice required.
• Experience in using diagnostic imaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic procedures to provide quality images to physicians.
• Maintain and operate cameras for imaging radioactive drugs.
• Order, prepare, and administer radiopharmaceuticals.

Skills

Licenses/Certifications/Registration

Nuclear Medical Tech credentialing

Radiologic Technologist certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree/Technical degree

Job description

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

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Details

• Department: Diagnostic Cardiology
• Schedule: PRN
• Hospital: Ascension Providence
• Location: Waco, Texas

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, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Responsibilities

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 images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensure equipment is properly functioning; report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel, lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.

Requirements

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

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Providence, based in Waco, Texas has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1905. Join Ascension Providence, you will become part of a team that operates more than 30 primary and specialty care clinics, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health programs, and full‑service hospital with advanced surgical care and 24/7 emergency care for life‑threatening injuries and illnesses. 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

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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