Nuclear Medicine Specialist PRN

#REF!•Fort Worth, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

At Texas Health Cleburne we take seriously our mission to improve the health of those in our community. We are a 137-bed, full-service hospital that has served the Cleburne area since 1986. We provide exceptional care to the communities of Cleburne, Joshua, Godley, Keene, Grandview, Alvarado, Rio Vista and Glen Rose If you’re looking for surgical services, women’s care, and orthopedics, we’ve got it. Plus we’re an accredited Chest Pain Center and provide outstanding gastroenterology. And talk about award winning. Texas Health Cleburne is a Joint Commission-accredited Top Performer for Quality Care and a designated Pathway to Excellence hospital as well as a Level IV Trauma Center. As part of the Texas Health family, we employ over 24,000 employees and are among the areas top five largest employers. Come be a part of our exceptional team as we continue to provide outstanding care and deliver award winning results. You belong here. Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nuclear Medicine Specialist PRN Benefits include 401k, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Discount Programs, as well as other benefits. Delivery of high-quality patient care Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. Here are a few of our recent awards: 2025 Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For® (11th consecutive year & highest among health care systems recognized.) 2025 Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas™ list (Texas Health ranked #3 on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Texas™ list — the highest healthcare system and North Texas-based organization to receive this recognition. This is the eight year Texas Health has been ranked among best large companies in Texas.) 2024 “20 Best Workplaces in Health Care” by Great Place to Work® and Fortune (10th consecutive year, 9th year in the top 3 and top spot in Texas) If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together! Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards. Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to [email protected] #LI-LC1 Nuclear Medicine Specialist PRN Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together Position Highlights Work location: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth 6100 Harris Parkway Fort Worth, Texas 76132 Work environment: Radiology CT Scan Work hours: PRN Variable Shifts

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology or nuclear medicine (required)
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Nuclear Medicine (required) or CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (required)
CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist either by the TDH or TMB (required)
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care (required)
Skills Communication, computer, venipuncture

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree (preferred)
2 Years in nuclear medicine Preferred

Responsibilities

Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam
Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest
Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations
Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors
Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique
Processes and manipulates images, analyzes image quality, troubleshoots, makes technique adjustments or repeat procedures as needed
Utilizes proper downtime procedures for PACS and HIS / RIS
Correctly sends and transfers images to PACS
Prints laser images, CD, or sends images from modality, Ambra, or PACS
Coordinates with Scheduling and other modalities for patient care
Patient Care Uses multidisciplinary, team-oriented actions
Assesses and recognizes the patient’s emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions
Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies)
Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures
Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID
Obtains patient history
Handles patients with IVs, oxygen, chest tubes or other devices, and monitor patient during imaging
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency drugs and equipment
Uses proper body mechanics when assisting patient
Administers Radioactive isotopes and other medications in accordance with medication administration guidelines
Processes patient information, displays proper phone etiquette and transports patients as needed
Equipment Operation and Maintenance Adjusts technical factors
Operates, cares for and maintains equipment
Applies knowledge of physics and accessories
Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors)
Exchanges and maintenance of film badges within designated time frames
Professional Accountability and Partnership Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement
Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely manner
Utilizes ADKAR and CLAK during times of change