Nuclear Med Tech PRN

Baylor Scott & White Health • Plano, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs nuclear medicine procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients at the request of a physician or other licensed provider to help diagnose disease and injury. Under the general supervision of a Radiologist, the technologist follows established protocols and performs procedures safely, accurately, and efficiently.

The role includes preparing patients and equipment, explaining procedures, verifying relevant patient documentation, maintaining imaging records, and protecting patients and staff by following safety, infection-control, medication, and radiation policies. The technologist also maintains equipment, work areas, and supply inventory, and works with engineers and physicists to support optimal equipment operation. The position is PRN, with varied shifts and on-call responsibilities, in a hospital setting at Baylor Medical Center – Plano.

Requirements

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine (ARRT-N), or certification by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).
• Ability to perform high-quality multimodality procedures according to protocol in a timely manner.
• Ability to explain procedures and help patients feel at ease.
• Ability to work independently without routine oversight.
• Ability to remain calm and helpful under stress and take appropriate steps to resolve issues.
• Ability to take call, if required.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality nuclear medicine procedures according to exam protocols and established standards.
• Use AIDET when communicating with patients; confirm the correct patient and exam, explain procedures, and assess patients’ ability to tolerate exams.
• Prepare patients and procedure areas by positioning patients, adjusting immobilization devices, positioning equipment, and setting equipment controls.
• Follow safety, infection-control, medication, and radiation policies, protocols, and techniques; use proper sterile techniques for invasive multimodality procedures and maintain hand hygiene.
• Maintain equipment and work areas to meet quality and cleanliness standards; collaborate with engineers and physicists, report equipment issues, and help maintain supplies inventory.
• Screen people entering the department according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtain, verify, and maintain relevant documentation, including requisitions or charts, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, and consent forms.
• Maintain medical imaging records in the appropriate system according to department policies and standards for timely interpretation.
• Provide timely, accurate, and cost-efficient service in compliance with system and regulatory standards.
• Administer first aid and use the emergency cart when needed.
• Support customer satisfaction by limiting wait times, providing courteous service, reviewing patient satisfaction scores, and developing action plans when required.
• Maintain knowledge and skills for the relevant age groups served: newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric.
• Serve as a preceptor by training new team members and supporting training on new services and initiatives.
• Take call when required.

Benefits

• Eligibility for all benefits beginning on day one, subject to position type and level.
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5%.
• Debt-free tuition assistance, including access to no-cost and low-cost degrees and certificates.
• Immediate access to time-off benefits.
• Flexible work scheduling.
• Career advancement and leadership opportunities.
• Relocation assistance.
• Tuition support for fully funded bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
• Enhanced shift differential pay.
• Competitive wages and incentives.
• Cross-training across modalities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed