Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Impactful Scans & Care

St. David's North Austin Medical Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Education assistance

Stock purchase plan

Fertility and family building benefits

Adoption assistance

Job summary

St. David's North Austin Medical Center is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to produce high-quality scans per ARRT/NMTCB standards, under Radiation Safety policies.

The role involves handling radioisotopes, patient care from neonatal to geriatric, and collaboration with Radiology and licensing bodies. Requirements include an accredited radiology program, an associates degree (preferred), and optional CNMT/NMT/ARRT-R credentials.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an educational program in radiology accredited by JRCERT or AMA approved program in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology or military training program of equivalent standards.
• Associates Degree or higher in Radiologic Technology – preferred.
• Two to three years as a previous experience as a Radiologic Tech – preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Hazardous Material Handling.
• Certificate.
• (CNMT) Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist, or (NMT) Nuclear Medicine Technologist, or (ARRT-R) Radiography.

Responsibilities

• Operate all Nuclear Medicine cameras, computers and related equipment, efficiently and effectively.
• Complete quality scans in a timely manner, effectively organizing and prioritizing workflow.
• Demonstrate proficiency in scanning trauma, acute & challenging patients; modify positioning and scanning factors when standard cannot be performed.
• Possess knowledge of disease processes and communicate findings to the Radiologist.
• Perform radioactive therapy procedures according to Nuclear Medicine Policies and Procedures and the Radioactive Material License.
• Adhere to ALARA and radiation safety practices.

Skills

Patient care

Radiology knowledge

ALARA safety

Education

Associates Degree or higher in Radiologic Technology

JRCERT/AMA accredited program in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine

Tools

CNMT/NMT/ARRT-R

Job description

St. David's North Austin Medical Center is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to produce high-quality scans per ARRT/NMTCB standards, under Radiation Safety policies.

The role involves handling radioisotopes, patient care from neonatal to geriatric, and collaboration with Radiology and licensing bodies. Requirements include an accredited radiology program, an associates degree (preferred), and optional CNMT/NMT/ARRT-R credentials.