Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Imaging Nuclear Med - PRN

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will perform a variety of imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety and adherence to radiation protocols. Your flexibility to work across different shifts and campuses will be crucial in maintaining efficient patient flow. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values ongoing education and professional development. If you are passionate about patient care and technical excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a clinical nuclear medicine setting preferred.
• Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced imaging procedures.
• Ensure compliance with policies and standards of care.
• Troubleshoot and report equipment malfunctions.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine Technology

Radiology Technology

Patient Care

Image Processing

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology

Tools

PACS

Job description

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Summary:

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The technologists will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management. Observe radiation, personnel, and patient safety measures. Maintains radiation safety protocol while handling radionuclides and pharmaceuticals used in the department. Completes daily logs and periodic tests performed as required by the license. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.

Description

Summary:

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist will perform a wide variety of routine and advanced imaging procedures, will provide support for other imaging technologists as needed, and help to facilitate smooth and efficient patient flow. The technologist will demonstrate flexibility by working other shifts and/or at other campuses as needed or required. The technologist must be able to troubleshoot basic maintenance, participate in QA, and resolve issues related to image processing and the image archiving system. Expectation to participate in ongoing education, safety, and technical advances within their scope of licensure. The technologists will adhere to, and maintain, the expected imaging competencies as outlined by management. Observe radiation, personnel, and patient safety measures. Maintains radiation safety protocol while handling radionuclides and pharmaceuticals used in the department. Completes daily logs and periodic tests performed as required by the license. Behavior and communication skills must align with the organization's mission, values, and culture.

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 150-bed hospital serving the fastest growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women’s services, a newborn nursery, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center and three medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Demonstrates adherence to the Core Values of CHRISTUS Health.
• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Promotes staff growth, development, and employee engagement by collaborating with management, coworkers, and physicians to create an optimal work environment.
• Promotes exceptional physician satisfaction by providing meaningful assistance to radiologists and referring physicians.
• Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties.
• Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and standards of care as deemed appropriate by State and Federal agencies, the hospital, and other regulatory entities.
• Performs examinations/procedures as needed to assist in patient throughput within the scope of the Manager’s license(s), certification(s), and/or documented competencies.
• Demonstrates flexibility by working other shifts and at other campuses as needed or required.
• Ensures completed exams are scanned and stored correctly in PACS.
• Ability to follow PACS downtime procedures as a PACS Superuser and escalate any problem(s) or issue(s) to the PACS administrator or Designee if needed.
• Troubleshoots and reports any equipment malfunctions to the Director/Manager and/or Biomedical personnel; does appropriate follow-up.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education/Skills

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiology Technology or other accepted and approved equivalent required
  
  

Experience

• 1 year of experience in a clinical nuclear medicine setting preferred
• Basic computer experience required
  
  

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Nuclear Medicine Technology (N) by ARRT or NMTCB required
• State Licensure required
• Texas: MRT by TMB
• Louisiana: LRT (N) or (F) by LSRTBE
• New Mexico: NMT by MIRTP NMED
• BLS required
  
  

Work Schedule

Varies

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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