Nuclear Medicine Tech

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Nuclear Medicine Technologist to perform diagnostic imaging and administer radiopharmaceuticals. The ideal candidate must possess relevant certifications and experience. This full-time role offers rotating shifts and opportunities for professional growth within a large health system.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.
• Radiologic Technologist certification from Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist Program required.
• Nuclear Medical Tech or ARRT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic radiology procedures.
• Maintain equipment for diagnostic imaging.
• Position patients accurately and administer radiopharmaceuticals.

Skills

Therapeutic and diagnostic procedures

Radiopharmaceuticals administration

Radiation safety procedures

Equipment functionality

Education

High School diploma or Associate's degree

Job description

Job Details

• Department: Nuclear Medicine
• Schedule: PRN, Rotating Shift
• Hospital: Seton Northwest
• Location: Austin, Texas

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures providing quality images to radiologists and physicians for interpretation.
• Maintain and operate cameras that detect and map radioactive drugs in a patient's body to create diagnostic images.
• Position patients and select anatomic and technical factors accurately.
• Order, prepare, administer, and dispose of radiopharmaceuticals according to established protocols.
• Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure prompt submission of high-quality images and documents to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history).
• Ensure equipment is properly functioning; report potential problems or equipment malfunction to appropriate personnel; lock/tag out equipment if appropriate.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, and orderly department.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in General Practice credentialed from the Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Nuclear Cardiology Technologist (NMTCB-NCT) also accepted.
  • Radiologic Technologist specializing in Nuclear Medicine credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love. Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states. Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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STEM OPT Notice

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care