Nuclear Medicine Technologist 10K Sign On Bonus

AECOM; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for a dynamic role in cardiac imaging. This position offers an opportunity to perform critical procedures under the supervision of a Radiologist, ensuring the highest standard of patient care. With a focus on quality assurance and patient safety, the successful candidate will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

401(k) match up to 5%

Debt-free tuition assistance

Immediate access to time off benefits

Qualifications

• 2 years of Nuclear Medicine Technology experience required.
• Must hold ARRT and NMTCB certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine, PET, and theranostic procedures.
• Communicate with patients about procedures and safety.
• Collaborate with medical staff to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Patient Communication

Safety Protocols

Collaboration

Customer Satisfaction

Education

ARRT-N Certification

Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

**$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS**

**Title:** Nuclear Medicine Technologist

**Schedule:** Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 3:30pm

**Setting:** Cardiac Imaging

**Required Experience:** 2 Years of NMT experience with required education and certifications

**Location:** Greenville, TX - Some travel to Dallas

**About Us**

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

+ We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.

+ We never settle by constantly striving for better.

+ We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.

+ We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

**Benefits**

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

+ Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits

+ Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%

+ Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more

+ Immediate access to time off benefits

At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level

**Job Summary**

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NM Tech) performs nuclear medicine, PET, and theranostic procedures. They work under a Radiologist's supervision. These procedures are for ambulatory and hospital patients. A physician or licensed provider requests them for diagnosing disease and injury. They follow established protocols.

**Essential Functions of the Role**

+ Quality Assurance: Performs high-quality nuclear medicine, PET, and theranostic procedures according to exam protocol. Evaluates the quality of imaging procedures and follows established standards. Maintains equipment by performing quality control as required by imaging manufacturers, RAM, or ACR. Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment capabilities.

+ Caring Practices: Communicates with patients to identify service needs, ensure the correct exam is performed, and establish rapport with patients and others. Instructs and communicates with patients and their family, following HIPAA, about the test and assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam.

+ Patient Safety: Explains the procedure thoroughly to put patients at ease. Protects patients and team members by following safety requirements, infection-control, protocols, and techniques. Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, and moving equipment into position. Uses proper aseptic or sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive procedures. Maintains hand hygiene requirements.

+ Radiation Safety: Safeguards patients, team members, and themselves by following all radiation safety rules, policies, and techniques. Verifies the correct radioactive drug for the exam or treatment. Screens patients for pregnancy status before the exam or treatment. Safely administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications per protocol. Educates patients on radiation safety techniques before and after the exam or treatment. Safely follows radiation disposal guidelines.

+ Collaboration: Reports issues to leadership or the appropriate department. Assists in maintaining supplies inventory and ordering radiopharmaceuticals for patient care and Q.C. Works with colleagues, nursing partners, medical staff, and Radiologists. Ensures accurate transfer of patient images to the BSWH PACS for clinical review and dictation by physician partners.

**Key Success Factors**

+ Observe changes in patients' medical conditions and communicate them to nursing partners, physicians, and emergency teams. Administer first aid and use the emergency cart.

+ Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, education, and skills for caring for these age groups: newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric.

+ Able to provide services timely, accurately, and cost-efficiently in compliance with established system and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.

+ Able to perform tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight.

+ Able to stay calm and helpful during stress. Takes reasonable steps to resolve issues.

+ Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service. Remain professional, review patient satisfaction scores, and develop action plans when needed.

+ Able to serve as trainer by providing a quality education to new team members and students from BSW approved programs.

+ Adhering to policies, procedures, and workflows. These include PACS, EMR, image exchange systems, modality worklist integrity, record management, and Biomedical services.

+ General computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, electronic medical documentation, and email.

+ Able to take call, if required.

**Belonging Statement**

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

**QUALIFCIATIONS**

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION

+ ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT-N), Cert Nuclear Med Tech (CNMT): Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine - ARRT (N). Certified by the NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.