Nuclear Medicine Tech PRN

HCA Healthcare • Fort Worth, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Tech conducts organ or body scans using radioactive isotopes to provide diagnostic aid to physicians. The role prepares and administers radioactive isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals, performs diagnostic imaging, maintains equipment, and follows radiation-safety procedures. The technician also explains procedures to patients, addresses their concerns, assists with patient transport, and uses age-specific knowledge when providing care. The position requires strong communication and customer-service skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and sound judgment and initiative. The technician monitors, records, and communicates information using computerized documentation systems and helps orient and mentor new staff members.

Requirements

• Associate degree and technical or vocational training.
• At least 1 year of nuclear medicine experience preferred.
• ARRT(N) or CNMTB, MRT, and BLS obtained from an HCA-approved vendor are required.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to make independent decisions while maintaining tact, maturity, and a positive attitude.
• Initiative and judgment in assuming responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of nuclear medicine experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare radioactive isotopes for administration to patients in accordance with physicians' orders.
• Position patients and adjust immobilization devices.
• Explain procedures to patients and address their concerns.
• Administer and record isotope dosages.
• Perform diagnostic studies using scanners or scintillation cameras to detect radiation and produce images of organs.
• Administer therapeutic doses of radiopharmaceuticals under the direction of a physician.
• Maintain and calibrate equipment.
• Monitor, record, and communicate information using computerized documentation systems.
• Apply age-specific patient needs in the performance of duties and responsibilities.
• Assist with transporting patients.
• Orient and mentor new staff members.
• Follow radiation-safety techniques when using and disposing of radioactive materials.
• Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off and paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree