Nuclear Technician, FT Days, Monday- Thursday, (8:00a -5:00p)

Memorial Hermann Health System; Texas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is seeking an experienced Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform exams, prepare patients, and administer radiopharmaceuticals for diagnostic imaging. The senior technologist will mentor staff and assist management with supervision to ensure quality and safety.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited NM Tech or Radiologic Technology program, TM MRT licensure, and ARRT-N or NMTCB certification. Four years of NM Tech experience is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology.
• Must hold Life Support certification (Basic or Advanced) and current Texas MRT license.
• ARRT-N or NMTCB certification required; ARRT-CT if performing diagnostic CT.
• Four years of prior Nuclear Medicine Technologist experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine exams; prepare patients; administer radiopharmaceuticals and map uptake.
• Ensure image quality and data accuracy for interpretation.
• Enter and monitor patient data; perform QA on imaging equipment.
• Respond to accidents or equipment malfunctions; participate in safety protocols.
• Provide patient and staff safety; support education and competency development.

Skills

Nuclear Medicine

Patient Care

Safety Procedures

Education

NM Tech Degree

Radiologic Tech

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

This position performs nuclear medicine exams to provide images of organs, evaluate body functions, and analyze biological specimens to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. The senior technologist serves as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to staff. Also assists management with supervisory responsibilities.

Job Hours: Full time, Monday-Thursday

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Certificate in Basic or Advanced Life Support andcurrent license or temporary licenseby the Texas Medical Board (MRT), required.

• In addition, one (1) of the following required:

• Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-N) or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)

• If performing diagnostic CT, Registered CT Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-CT) is also required.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills:

• Four (4) years of prior experience as an Nuclear Medicine Technologist.

• Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions.

Principal Accountabilities

• Performs nuclear medicine exams on patients: prepares patients for exam; explains procedure; prepares and administers radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment; detects and maps radiopharmaceuticals in patient bodies using imaging equipment; ensures technical quality of the images; collects, prepares and analyzes biologic specimens; prepares data for interpretation.

• Enters and monitors patient data.

• Performs quality assurance on imaging equipment. May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation.

• Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to department management.

• Takes emergency call within the department.

• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.

• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization.

• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.

• Other duties as assigned.