Nuclear Med Tech PRN

Baylor Scott & White Health • Mckinney, TX

96d

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NM Tech) performs nuclear medicine, PET, and theranostic procedures. They work under a Radiologist's supervision. These procedures are for ambulatory and hospital patients. A physician or licensed provider requests them for diagnosing disease and injury. They follow established protocols.

Requirements

• 2 plus years of experience in nuclear medicine technology.
• ARRT-N or CNMT certification.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to observe changes in patients' medical conditions and communicate them to nursing partners, physicians, and emergency teams.
• Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, education, and skills for caring for various age groups.
• Able to provide services timely, accurately, and cost-efficiently in compliance with established standards.
• Able to perform tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight.
• Able to stay calm and helpful during stress.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service.
• Able to serve as trainer by providing quality education to new team members and students.

Responsibilities

• Performs high-quality nuclear medicine, PET, and theranostic procedures according to exam protocol.
• Evaluates the quality of imaging procedures and follows established standards.
• Maintains equipment by performing quality control as required by imaging manufacturers, RAM, or ACR.
• Communicates with patients to identify service needs, ensure the correct exam is performed, and establish rapport.
• Instructs and communicates with patients and their family about the test and assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
• Explains the procedure thoroughly to put patients at ease.
• Protects patients and team members by following safety requirements, infection-control protocols, and techniques.
• Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, and moving equipment into position.
• Safeguards patients, team members, and themselves by following all radiation safety rules, policies, and techniques.
• Verifies the correct radioactive drug for the exam or treatment.
• Screens patients for pregnancy status before the exam or treatment.
• Safely administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications per protocol.
• Educates patients on radiation safety techniques before and after the exam or treatment.
• Reports issues to leadership or the appropriate department.
• Assists in maintaining supplies inventory and ordering radiopharmaceuticals for patient care and quality control.
• Works with colleagues, nursing partners, medical staff, and Radiologists.
• Ensures accurate transfer of patient images to the BSWH PACS for clinical review and dictation by physician partners.

Benefits

• Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%.
• Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more.
• Immediate access to time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees