Nuclear Medicine Technologist - PRN

St. Josephs Medical Center•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist promotes quality patient care by performing diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures using appropriate techniques, established protocols, physician direction, and age-specific guidelines. The role requires thorough knowledge of gamma cameras, radiopharmaceuticals, supplies, radiation safety, and quality assurance practices. The technologist prepares and screens patients, verifies medical history and physician orders, and follows department safety standards. Duties include equipment calibration and maintenance, radiation surveys and wipe tests, radioactive-material handling and waste procedures, room and supply preparation, and assistance with complex, invasive, and therapeutic procedures. The role also includes entering orders and exam information into the radiology information management system and accessing information through PACS. The position supports St. Joseph Medical Center's mission, values, patient and employee safety, privacy, and compliance programs. The technologist works cooperatively with Radiologists and other hospital departments, adjusts their schedule to meet department workload—including on-call when required—and handles high-volume situations while maintaining accuracy and quality.

Requirements

One year of experience in nuclear imaging.
Current Texas Department of State Health Services License.
Current American Heart BLS certification.
Graduation from an approved or accredited School of Nuclear Technology.
Technical, critical-thinking, and interpersonal skills relevant to the area.
Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, health team members, patients, and families.
Ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision and independently carry out position duties.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages.

Responsibilities

Support and communicate the Mission, Vision, and Values of St. Joseph Medical Center.
Follow HIPAA guidelines to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information.
Promote patient and employee safety through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention of medical errors.
Prepare patients for procedures by reviewing medical history, screening for contraindications, verifying physician orders, and following department safety standards.
Adjust personal schedules to accommodate department workload, including on-call work when required, and assist others as time and schedule permit.
Perform daily equipment calibrations, wipe tests, and surveys; follow radioactive-material handling and waste procedures; clean work areas; and stock supplies as needed.
Maintain equipment in safe and satisfactory working order.
Assist Radiologists and physicians during complex, invasive, and therapeutic procedures, including preparing rooms and supplies.
Respond to high-volume situations without sacrificing accuracy or quality and meet modality-specific departmental standards.
Communicate and cooperate effectively with Radiologists, other Medical Imaging areas, and other hospital departments to expedite patient care.
Complete order and exam data entry in the radiology information management system and access and retrieve information from PACS.
Uphold the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance and adhere to and help enforce applicable compliance policies.
Complete compliance education as requested and set an example for staff through daily activities.