Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Per Diem, Night Shift

Prime Healthcare; Harlingen (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,104,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance benefit plan

401K

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. This per diem, night-shift role involves preparing radiopharmaceuticals, administering procedures, and performing imaging studies such as SPECT and planar scintigraphy.

The ideal candidate has a current State Nuclear Medicine License, ARRT-approved program, BCLS certification, and at least one year of Nuclear Medicine experience.

Qualifications

• Current State Nuclear Medicine License issued by CDPH, ARRT or N.M.T.C.B. certification required.
• One year of acute, clinical radiology experience preferred.
• At least one year of nuclear medicine technologist experience preferred.
• Knowledge of radiographic/fluoroscopic equipment preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology required.
• Graduate of ARRT-accredited program.
• Current BCLS (AHA) required.
• Proficient computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare radiopharmaceuticals for administration to patients, measure and mix doses safely.
• Administer radiopharmaceuticals via IV, oral, or inhalation routes.
• Perform imaging studies using nuclear medicine equipment (SPECT, planar scintigraphy).
• Operate imaging cameras and detectors to capture images of tracer distribution.
• Adhere to radiation safety protocols to minimize exposure.
• Perform quality control and calibration of equipment and radiopharmaceuticals.

Skills

Proficient computer skills

Anatomy knowledge

Education

State Nuclear Medicine License

ARRT accredited program

BCLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist for Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, TX. This per diem, night-shift role involves preparing radiopharmaceuticals, administering procedures, and performing imaging studies such as SPECT and planar scintigraphy.

The ideal candidate has a current State Nuclear Medicine License, ARRT-approved program, BCLS certification, and at least one year of Nuclear Medicine experience.