Nuclear Medicine Technologist I - League City (up to 19 hrs/wk; Saturdays 8a-5p)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•League City, TX

84d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist I independently performs a variety of moderately complex diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures and provides direct assistance to physicians. The role delivers patient care while following nuclear medicine standards and governing-agency guidelines to support patient safety and customer service. It is part of the direct patient care team. The position is based in League City and is scheduled for Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for up to 19 hours per week. The position is not eligible for benefits. The employee may be asked to travel to other UTMB campuses and must participate in call, weekend, holiday, and disaster-team rotations, including emergencies and severe weather.

Requirements

Associate of Applied Science degree.
Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine Technology program.
0+ years of experience.
American Registry for Radiology Technologist (ARRT-N) certification or NMTCB Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) certification.
Texas Medical Board certification (MRT).
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to push or pull at least 50 pounds, walk long distances, and stand continuously for 60 minutes.
Ability to participate in call, weekend, holiday, and disaster-team rotations, including emergencies and severe weather.

Responsibilities

Promote a positive work environment and collaborate with members of the patient care team.
Use peer-to-peer accountability to support department goals for retention and employee engagement.
Communicate verbally, nonverbally, and in writing to achieve mutual understanding.
Respond proactively to patient needs and optimize procedures and protocols for patient care, image quality, and patient experience, including positioning, physiology, preparation, and technical factors.
Assist physicians during diagnostic procedures, including using sterile technique.
Use AIDET, Key Words, and MANAGE UP techniques when communicating with patients and family members at an age-appropriate level.
Perform common and special diagnostic nuclear medicine exams of moderate complexity.
Practice radiation safety and ALARA, follow safety standards, and maintain sterile technique as needed.
Comply with job-role, department, and hospital safety standards, practices, and policies.
Participate in WASTE walks and support department LEAN projects.
Report near misses and promptly enter errors into the appropriate patient safety reporting system.
Perform hot lab and imaging-equipment quality control at required frequencies, report malfunctions, practice preventive maintenance, and request service when needed.
Use critical thinking to observe and address patient reactions or potential outcomes and obtain assistance as appropriate.
Document procedures accurately and completely, and enter charges when services are delivered.
Use resources efficiently and avoid wasting supplies.
Maintain an accurate personal timecard and approve it in a timely manner.
Participate in department projects or shared-governance activities.
Seek opportunities for continued learning and development as a technologist.
Demonstrate the skills and competencies needed to perform assigned work safely, as determined through ongoing assessments and evaluations.
Use English-language speaking, reading, and writing skills necessary to perform essential job functions, particularly those affecting safety and security.
Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers using a customer-service focus and positive language.
Operate multiple computer systems, including hospital and radiology information systems and office software, to maintain patient and exam documents.
Demonstrate interpersonal and teamwork skills with the healthcare team and provide excellent customer service.
Adapt to multiple priorities with minimal supervision, organize workflow, and participate in problem-solving.