Nuclear Medicine Technologist | Float | Full-Time
About The Position
The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs nuclear medicine and radiographic examinations and operates related equipment in assigned work areas, following established protocols. The role includes patient positioning, venipuncture, selecting appropriate techniques, processing and displaying nuclear medicine data on multiple workstation platforms, and working with radiologists to support current imaging technology. The technologist uses digital information systems such as RIS and PACS, reviews the daily nuclear medicine schedule for potential conflicts and needed lab results or prior studies, maintains professional education, follows ALARA principles, and works at multiple sites when required. The technologist provides patient-focused care by explaining examinations, medications, radiation safety, and positioning; helping reduce patient anxiety and obtain cooperation; tracking patients from exam start through discharge; and recognizing patient conditions relevant to successful procedures. The role also includes reviewing charts and referral orders for special instructions and confirming that images, technologist notes, and required documents are transmitted to PACS according to policy. This is a full-time, onsite float position in Austin, Texas, with a rotating schedule. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to new hires only. Compensation is determined by education, experience, certifications, and geographic factors.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program.
- Maintain ARRT (N) or NMTCB (CNMT), CPR, BLS, MRT, and CEU credits.
- Proficiency in venipuncture.
- Knowledge of cardiac EKG setup, quality assurance procedures for hot lab and imaging-device maintenance, and the function and use of ADAC/Phillips equipment.
- Ability to deal efficiently and courteously with clinical personnel and patients and establish effective working relationships.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform nuclear medicine and radiographic examinations and operate related equipment according to established protocols.
- Position patients and equipment appropriately and select suitable nuclear medicine and radiographic techniques.
- Perform venipuncture and proficient IV skills, and place EKG leads.
- Process and display nuclear medicine data using multiple workstation platforms.
- Work closely with radiologists to stay current with imaging technology.
- Use digital information systems, including RIS and PACS, in performing assigned work.
- Review the daily nuclear medicine schedule to identify potential conflicts and obtain required lab work results and prior studies.
- Maintain professional education and follow ALARA principles.
- Work at multiple sites when required.
- Explain exams, medications, radiation safety, positioning, and procedures to patients, helping reduce anxiety and obtain cooperation.
- Track patients from the start of the exam through discharge and recognize patient conditions relevant to successful procedures.
- Review patient charts, exam referrals, orders, and associated notes for special instructions.
- Verify that images, technologist notes, and required documents are successfully transmitted to PACS according to policy and procedures.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive total rewards.
- Health and wellness coverage options.
- 401(k) with employer offerings.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Incentive and productivity programs, where eligible.
- Family planning and telehealth benefits.
- A $10,000 sign-on bonus for new hires only.
- No on-call shifts or overnights.
- Opportunities for modality cross-training and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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