Nuclear Medicine Technologist (2954)

US Heart & Vascular; Houston, Sugar Land (TX, TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

US Heart & Vascular in Houston, TX seeks a PRN Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist to support a busy private cardiology practice. This role involves patient education, radiopharmaceutical preparation, and performing diagnostic PET studies under physician supervision.

You must be a graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program, be ARRT or NMTCB registered, have at least 2 years’ experience, and hold BLS/CPR certification. Day shift with up to 10% travel, minimal weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology Technology program.
• Registered with ARRT or NMTCB.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• BLS/CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures to patients to ensure cooperation and optimal results.
• Prepare stock solutions of radiopharmaceuticals, calculate doses, and administer under physician direction.
• Perform diagnostic exams including Cardiac PET studies as prescribed, including treadmill supervision and starting IVs.
• Measure radioactivity using appropriate instruments.
• Follow radiation safety techniques and dispose of radioactive materials properly.
• Maintain quality control of all equipment.
• Safeguard patient health information privacy.
• Attend required meetings.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Independent worker

Education

Associates Degree in Radiology Technology

ARRT/NMTCB registration

Tools

Geiger counters

Scintillation detectors

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: HCVA - Museo 8th Floor Main - Houston, TX 77004

Position Type: PRN

Education Level: Associates Degree

Travel Percentage: Up to 10%

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Other Positions

Nuclear Medicine/PET Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities

• Explains procedure to patients to assure cooperation and optimum test results
• Prepares stock solutions of radiopharmaceutical materials, calculate doses, and administers doses, under direction of Physician
• Performs diagnostic exams including Cardiac PET studies on patients as prescribed by physician, including treadmill supervision and starting IVs.
• Measures radioactivity using Geiger counters, scalers and scintillation detectors
• Follows radiation safety techniques in use and disposal of radioactive materials
• Maintains quality control of all equipment
• Safeguard the privacy of patient health information
• Attends required meetings
• Performs related work as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have excellent interpersonal and critical thinking skills
• Must be experienced and work independently in a very busy private cardiology practice setting

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology
• Must be registered with ARRT or NMTCB
• 2 years of experience
• BLS/CPR Certification

Employment type

PRN - One or two days a week

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