PRN Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Memorial Hermann; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nuclear Medicine Technologist to join their team. This role involves performing nuclear medicine exams, preparing patients, and ensuring high-quality imaging for accurate diagnoses. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology, along with relevant certifications. This position not only offers a chance to advance your career but also emphasizes compassionate patient care and professional growth within a supportive community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology required.
• Current license or temporary license by the Texas Medical Board (MRT) required.

Responsibilities

• Performs nuclear medicine exams, prepares patients, and administers radioactive isotopes.
• Ensures technical quality of images and analyzes biological specimens.

Skills

Patient Care

Nuclear Medicine Procedures

Quality Assurance

Data Analysis

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology

Graduate of Radiologic Technology

Tools

Radioisotope Equipment

Imaging Equipment

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.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology.
• Licenses/Certifications: Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support.
• Current license or temporary license by the Texas Medical Board (MRT), 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 ARRT-CT is also required.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• 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; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• 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.