Nuclear Medicine Technologist PRN

Palestine Regional Medical Center; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, a 150-bed hospital, seeks a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform radiopharmaceuticals, image procedures, and related patient care per physician orders. The role requires NMTCB certification, state licensure, and BLS certification.

You will work with advanced imaging modalities, ensuring patient safety, quality imaging, and accurate results while supporting a fast-paced clinical environment in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a program in discipline required.
• NMTCB Certification and state licensure required.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs radiopharmaceuticals and other medications for patient imaging and therapeutic procedures.
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders to ensure appropriate imaging.
• Operates imaging modalities and positions patients for quality results.
• Monitors patient condition during procedures and responds to changes.
• Enters and reports imaging results in the patient record.

Skills

Critical thinking

Work under pressure

Education

NMTCB Certification

Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

Join Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, a 150-bed hospital that has recently earned the prestigious Leapfrog \"A\" Safety Grade, the Platinum Award for quality from parent-company ScionHealth, and certification as a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma facility. Palestine Regional provides a range of comprehensive care, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Palestine Regional is an integral part of the local community, giving you the chance to grow your career while making a real impact close to home.

Description

Join Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, a 150-bed hospital that has recently earned the prestigious Leapfrog \"A\" Safety Grade, the Platinum Award for quality from parent-company ScionHealth, and certification as a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma facility. Palestine Regional provides a range of comprehensive care, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Palestine Regional is an integral part of the local community, giving you the chance to grow your career while making a real impact close to home.

Job Summary

Performs and administers radiopharmaceuticals as well as other medication to patients and performs diagnostic study per physician's orders in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Essential Functions

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.


• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.


• Provides patient services to all ages using imaging modalities.


• Administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications for patient imaging and therapeutic procedures.


• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.


• Prepares equipment and supplies.


• Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.


• Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or report equipment malfunctions as necessary.


• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures.


• Keeps patients adequately covered for their comfort and modesty.


• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.


• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.


• Enters, transmits and reports imaging results.


• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.


• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Education

• Graduate of a program in discipline required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification Board (NMTCB), required.


• Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist in the state of practice required.


• Basic Life Support Certification, required.

Experience

• Demonstrated ability to perform a broad range of diagnostic radiologic procedures required.