Nuclear Medicine Specialist - Heart & Vascular Specialist Clinic - Full-Time, Days

Texas Health Resources

39d • Onsite

About The Position

Nuclear Medicine Specialist – Heart & Vascular Specialists – Full-time, Days
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work location: 1400 Hospital Parkway, Bedford, TX 76022
Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Travel: 25%25 to surrounding clinics as needed (mileage reimbursement provided)
Technologist will need to learn protocols according to facility.
Will be performing Nuclear Cardiology exams as well as PET/CT Cardiac stress exams.
Heart & Vascular Specialists Department Highlights:
Strong teamwork and collaboration
Compassion and empathy to our patients and the Team
Join an innovative team working towards making healthcare more accessible, integrated, and reliable

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine (required) OR
• CNMT Certification upon hire (required)
• Extensive knowledge of the concepts, practices, policies, procedures, standards, systems and tools in the field of nuclear medicine in a healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of the current aspects of patient care relative to Nuclear Medicine.
• Knowledge of the functionality, operation and maintenance of nuclear medicine tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform nuclear medicine procedures efficiently and effectively, ensuring that equipment is calibrated properly and dosage as appropriate.
• Possesses a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• 2 years Radiology experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nuclear Medicine Specialist Process.
• Operates and maintains quality control for all imaging equipment and radioactivity assaying devices.
• Prepares radio-pharmaceuticals for patient use, administers radio-pharmaceuticals to patients and performs nuclear medicine procedures.
• Operates nuclear medicine computers to enhance the diagnostic value of information obtained from nuclear medicine procedures.
• Follows internal protocols when processing computer studies to achieve high quality films by choice of filters, slice selection, display parameters, image intensity and labeling techniques.
• Maintains records and logs as required by department protocols and licensure requirements. Logs patient dose administered, progress notes and other pertinent data.
• Schedules patients for nuclear medicine examinations and questions patients and/or review patient charts for facts of patient history which are pertinent to interpretation of nuclear medicine examinations by the radiologist.
• Prepares, measures, and administers radiopharmaceuticals under direction of physician. Administers and records isotope dosages in accordance with established departmental protocol.
• Observes patients during procedures and reports any abnormal activity.
• Collects, prepares, and analyzes biologic specimens and prepares data for interpretation.
• Participates in accreditation process
• Follows radiation safety techniques when disposing radioactive materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees