Full Time Nuclear Med Tech Full Time
About The Position
Peterson Health is hiring a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Kerrville, Texas. The role works under the supervision of radiologists and the management team to acquire diagnostic images for interpretation using ALARA principles. The technologist injects and distributes nuclides to enhance anatomy and assists with invasive procedures as requested. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with rotations of weekly and holiday call. The role uses a Siemens Evo Symbia S system. Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization recognized as a Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital and a Magnet-designated organization for nursing excellence.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine.
- ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification, Texas license, and BLS CPR.
- Entry-level experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, decision-making, and patient care skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, radiation protection, and safety.
- Knowledge of imaging physics and medical terminology.
- Ability to determine exposure factors that optimize images while minimizing patient exposure.
- Ability to evaluate images for technique, positioning, and related qualities.
- Ability to position patients and adjust equipment to obtain desired or optimum images.
- Skill in safe and efficient operation of nuclear medicine equipment.
- Ability to adapt techniques when needed to develop improved practices.
- Venipuncture ability and comprehensive knowledge of isotope handling and injection for patient examinations.
- Ability to determine appropriate protocols to obtain optimum diagnostic images efficiently.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine and Radiography.
- Multiple-modality registry from ARRT.
- More than one year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Responsibilities
- Acquire diagnostic images for interpretation using ALARA principles.
- Inject and distribute nuclides for anatomy enhancement.
- Assist with invasive procedures as requested.
- Determine exposure factors to obtain optimum images with minimum patient exposure.
- Examine images to evaluate techniques, positioning, and other related qualities.
- Position patients and adjust equipment to produce desired or optimum images of the anatomy.
- Operate nuclear medicine equipment safely and efficiently.
- Develop or adapt techniques as needed to keep the department up to date.
- Perform venipuncture and handle and inject isotopes appropriately for patient examinations.
- Determine protocols to obtain optimum diagnostic images efficiently.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus.
- Health insurance.
- 401(k).
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee education scholarships.
- Employee referral program.
- Merit increases.
- Free access to an onsite fitness facility.
- Great culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
