Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

HCA Healthcare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Austin, Texas. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient care through high-quality imaging and radiation safety practices. You'll work in a supportive environment that values your expertise and dedication to patient interactions. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and employee stock purchase options. If you're passionate about healthcare and looking for a fulfilling career opportunity, this position could be your next step toward professional growth and satisfaction.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Free counseling services

Adoption assistance

Consumer discounts

Paid time off

Long-term care benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited radiology program or military training.
• 2-3 years experience as a Radiologic Tech preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produces high-quality scans and ensures patient safety.
• Operates nuclear medicine equipment efficiently and timely.
• Explains procedures clearly to patients and families.

Skills

Patient Care

Radiation Safety

Technical Skills

Communication

Workflow Organization

Education

Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology

Graduate from accredited radiology program

Tools

Nuclear Medicine Equipment

Job description

Description

Introduction

Do you want PRN career opportunities as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist with your current employer? Join St. David's North Austin Medical Center, part of HCA Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider.

Benefits

St. David's North Austin Medical Center offers a comprehensive rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement, including:

• Medical coverage with low or no cost for common services, including prescription drugs, behavioral health, telemedicine, and AirMed transportation.
• Additional benefits like dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
• Free counseling services for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
• Family support resources, adoption assistance, and consumer discounts.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on service years.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Retirement services, banking partnerships, education support, recognition programs, and paid time off.

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Note: Benefits eligibility may vary by location.

Our team is dedicated and caring. If you are passionate about creating positive patient interactions and caring for others, this could be your next opportunity. We value your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist produces images according to ARRT and NMTCB standards, following guidelines from the Bureau of Radiation Control, hospital policies, and the radioactive materials license. The role involves ensuring compliance, providing services with radioisotopes for diagnosis or treatment, demonstrating knowledge of human anatomy, patient care, radiation safety, and technical skills. The technologist exercises professional judgment and maintains ethical standards.

• Provides patient-specific care, ensuring high patient satisfaction.
• Produces high-quality scans across all age groups.
• Follows protocols for imaging and isotope dosing, adjusting for age or disease as needed.
• Operates nuclear medicine equipment efficiently.
• Completes scans timely, organizing workflow effectively.
• Manages challenging patients with skill, modifying techniques as needed.
• Understands disease processes, images findings, and communicates with radiologists.
• Performs radioactive therapy procedures per policies and license.
• Minimizes radiation exposure, adhering to ALARA principles.
• Maintains radiation safety awareness.
• Explains procedures clearly to patients and families.
• Ensures patient safety, privacy, confidentiality, and dignity at all times.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate from an accredited radiology program (JRCERT or AMA-approved) or military training of equivalent standards.
• Associates Degree or higher in Radiologic Technology preferred.
• 2-3 years experience as a Radiologic Tech preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

• CNMT or ARRT with NM certification.
• If hired before 4/13/12 and grandfathered in Texas, only CMRT required.
• Transportation of Hazardous Radioactive Material certification.
• BLS certification per SDH policy.

St. David’s North Austin Medical Center is a multi-specialty hospital with over 360 beds, home to St. David’s Children’s Hospital, Women’s Center, Kidney Transplant Center, and Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. It offers emergency care, heart and vascular care, neurology, rehabilitation, and surgical services.

Part of St. David’s HealthCare, one of Texas’s largest healthcare systems, formed through a partnership between HCA Healthcare and local non-profits.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies multiple times and invests significantly in charitable care and community support.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you seek a role that offers satisfaction and growth, apply for our Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN position. We review all applications and contact qualified candidates for interviews. Apply today and unlock new possibilities!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.