TECH - NUCLEAR MED

Doctors Hospital of Laredo; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Paid Time O

Excellent Benefit Packages

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Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Laredo in Laredo, TX, a 183-bed acute care facility, seeks a capable Nuclear Medicine Technologist to oversee diagnostic imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision.

You will identify patients, review charts, perform nuclear medicine scans, administer radiopharmaceuticals, and communicate results to the radiologist and care team, contributing to high-quality patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA COE radiologic technology program or equivalent.
• CNMT licensure preferred or eligible.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology and imaging principles.

Responsibilities

• Identifies patients, reviews charts, and records data during imaging.
• Reviews examinations for technical accuracy and communicates results.
• Performs nuclear medicine procedures using diagnostic imaging techniques.
• Administers radioactive pharmaceuticals and monitors tissue/organ function.

Skills

Anatomy & physiology knowledge

Diagnostic imaging interpretation

Attention to detail

Teamwork & communication

Education

Radiologic technology program (AMA COE)

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs.

Responsibilities

Doctors Hospital of Laredo, in Laredo, TX, is a 183-bed acute care facility that offers a range of medical services. You'll feel a difference when you walk in our doors. There's pride in the care we deliver and a commitment to serving Laredo's growing healthcare needs.

To learn more visit https://www.doctorshosplaredo.com

Job Summary

Responsible for the operation of diagnostic Nuclear Medicine and the performance of all Nuclear Medicine procedures at a technical level not requiring direct supervision.

Essential Job Functions

• Identifies each patient, reviews each patient's chart and previous examinations for consistency (examination ordered/clinical diagnosis), and records pertinent data at all times.
• Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
• Use diagnostic imaging techniques to detect and map radioactive drugs in the human body.
• They administer radioactive pharmaceuticals to patients, then monitor the characteristics and functions of tissues or organs in which they localize.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Paid Time Off
• Excellent Benefit Packages
• across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of a recognized, approved American Medical Association Council of Education program in radiologic technology; associate's degree preferred.

Licensure: 1. Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; or Graduate from a four year degree college with a CNMT Licenses BLS Required

Skills: Knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Ability to recognize subtle differences between healthy and pathological areas. Must possess a positive and courteous attitude, and take the initiate to go beyond what is expected in a teamwork environment.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates.

UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.