Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work (PTO, family leave

Education support and tuition

Retirement and financial planning

Discounts and insurance options

Job summary

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN to join its imaging team in Cypress, TX. The role involves preparing patients for imaging and procedures, executing a range of nuclear medicine studies, and maintaining strict radiation protocols.

You will collaborate with the Department Director to ensure smooth department operations and provide high-quality patient care. A radiography education and ARRT(N) or NMTCB certification with a Texas GMRT license are

Qualifications

• Education- Graduate of an Accredited school of medical radiography.
• Certifications- ARRT (N) or NMTCB, as well as a Texas Medical Board GMRT license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for nuclear medicine imaging and therapeutic procedures by managing scheduling, verifying clinical indications, screening for contraindications, and securing informed consent.
• Provide clear, comprehensive pre- and post-scan instructions to patients and family members to ensure procedural compliance and alleviate anxiety.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of diverse contrast agents, utilizing exact dosage calculations and identifying patient-specific contraindications prior to injection.
• Execute a wide range of nuclear medicine imaging exams and specialized procedures in strict accordance with physician orders and established department protocols.
• Able to receive radioactive materials, prepare radioactive material doses and maintain radiation records as established by department.
• Perform all tasks expected in rotation of hot lab area.
• Works closely with the Department Director to provide operational support.
• Handles other duties as assigned to keep the department running smoothly.

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Nuclear Medicine technologist performs a variety of imaging examinations and procedures that require sound independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative while serving patients across all populations. Provides timely, accurate imaging services in accordance with approved protocols and procedures. Must demonstrate competency, knowledge, and the skills necessary to work independently. Communicates professionally and respectfully with patients, physicians, staff, and leadership.

Your role will include:

• Prepare patients for nuclear medicine imaging and therapeutic procedures by managing scheduling, verifying clinical indications, screening for contraindications, and securing informed consent.
• Provide clear, comprehensive pre- and post-scan instructions to patients and family members to ensure procedural compliance and alleviate anxiety.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of diverse contrast agents, utilizing exact dosage calculations and identifying patient-specific contraindications prior to injection.
• Execute a wide range of nuclear medicine imaging exams and specialized procedures in strict accordance with physician orders and established department protocols.
• Able to receive radioactive materials, prepare radioactive material doses and maintain radiation records as established by department.
• Perform all tasks expected in rotation of hot lab area.
• Works closely with the Department Director to provide operational support.
• Handles other duties as assigned to keep the department running smoothly.

What qualifications you will need:

Education- Graduate of an Accredited school of medical radiography

Certifications- ARRT (N) or NMTCB, as well as a Texas Medical Board GMRT license

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services

• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services

• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence

• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling

• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing

• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.

HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/hca-houston-healthcare-north-cypress) , a campus of HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, is a 165+ bed, general acute care hospital , founded in 2006 by local physicians who wanted to create a sophisticated, patient-friendly healthcare environment for their community. We strive to provide world-class healthcare to patients throughout Cypress, TX and Northwest Houston. HCA Houston North Cypress provides comprehensive services utilizing the latest in medical technology and equipment. We employ well-respected area physicians and aim to provide an upscale five-star hotel-like ambiance with the comfort of those we care for in mind. Our services include a 20+ bed unit ICU, robotic-assisted surgery, orthopedic care, joint replacement surgery, cancer care, advanced wound care services using hyperbaric medicine, advanced breast cancer screening and imaging, and much more. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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