Nuclear Medicine Tech

Ascension•Kyle, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. They empower their 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, Ascension offers an inclusive and supportive environment where contributions truly matter. This role is for a Nuclear Medicine Technologist at Seton Medical Center-Hays in Kyle, TX, on a PRN | Days schedule. The position involves delivering high-quality diagnostic images, administering radiopharmaceuticals, providing direct patient care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, coordinating clinical documentation, and maintaining specialized imaging equipment.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Radiologic Technologist specializing in General Practice credentialed from the Texas Medical Radiologic Technologist Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Nuclear Medical Tech credentialed from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Nuclear Cardiology Technologist (NMTCB-NCT) also accepted.
Radiologic Technologist specializing in Nuclear Medicine credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality diagnostic images as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist by performing complex therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for physician interpretation.
Administer radiopharmaceuticals and provide direct patient care while strictly adhering to established safety protocols and radiation protection guidelines.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes through precise positioning and accurate selection of technical anatomic factors.
Coordinate clinical documentation and image transfers within the EHR and PACS to ensure accuracy in patient history and data.
Maintain specialized imaging equipment to ensure optimal performance and patient safety throughout the Nuclear Medicine Technologist workflow.