Nuclear Med Tech
About The Position
Under minimal supervision, the Nuclear Med Tech performs basic Nuclear Medicine procedures as requested by a licensed physician. The role uses professional judgment to provide healthcare services that assist with diagnosis or treatment for patients ranging from newborns to the elderly. The tech is skilled in Nuclear Medicine, completes established position competencies within the designated introductory period, and performs other related duties as assigned. The position is with Resolute Health Hospital, which describes a supportive, collaborative environment with advanced technology and a healthcare community focused on patient care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine.
- 2–5 years of experience in Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine.
- Current registry or registry eligibility with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Nuclear Medicine, or CNMT.
- Current Texas Medical Board (TMB) license.
- Active healthcare provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from ARC or AHA upon hire; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Produce high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals and nuclear medicine equipment.
- Evaluate images for technical quality, ensure proper identification, and record procedures; assist practitioners with operating radiation detection equipment.
- Use aseptic, venipuncture, and other sterile techniques as appropriate and permitted by state statutes and institutional policy; prepare, identify, and/or administer radioactive materials as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Practice and enforce measures that support the physical comfort and safety of patients, visitors, and healthcare team members.
- Provide radiation safety to minimize exposure to patients and their families by following department policies and procedures and federal and state agency requirements.
- Communicate instructions and obtain patient history to achieve desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
- Address patients’ physical safety and psychological needs during procedures.
- Position patients to best demonstrate anatomical areas of interest while respecting their ability, comfort, and safety.
- Order radiopharmaceuticals for nuclear medicine procedures and prepare them for injection, ingestion, or inhalation.
- Identify radioactive substances and calculate activity to complete procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts
- Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program
- Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
