Nuclear Medicine Technologist - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - Fort Bend and Main Campus

UnitedHealth Group•Sugar Land, TX

8h•$29 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation’s leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved Nuclear Medicine program
Texas Medical Board Medical Technologist-General Certificate; NMTCB or ARRT (NM), or registry eligible
BLS through American Heart Association
Nuclear Cardiology SPECT
6+ months in a clinical area. May consider a new graduate if hiring department can provide direct supervision for 6 months

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nuclear Medicine
Kelsey-Seybold experience
Second language

Responsibilities

Performs technical and supportive patient care skills to facilitate the patient’s exam Which includes but is not limited to: Performance and archival of all routine imaging procedures including Nuclear Cardiology, dynamic flow studies and SPECT according to policies and procedures established by the nuclear physician
Provides direct patient care skills. Which includes but is not limited to: Administration of radioactive materials to patients for diagnostic and therapeutic applications either intravenously or orally while thoroughly explaining the testing procedures before and during exam. Also performs and documents Waived testing, Respiratory Care and Medical emergency response. Demonstrates knowledge and skill needed to provide safe and effective radioisotope administration and IV skills (venipuncture)
Performs and documents Nuclear Instrumentation Quality Assurance of scintillation cameras, probes, well counters and survey meters according to state regulations. Provides an environment to prevent and control the spread of disease within the clinical setting. Which includes but is not limited to: Hand washing, aseptic and sterile technique
Accurately documents and communicates to appropriate care providers. Which includes but is not limited to: Confidentiality, documentation, clerical duties, release of information, and computer use. Schedules and charges exams in radiology computer system
Assists with maintenance of equipment, supplies and environment. Which includes but is not limited to: Orders supplies, Equipment maintenance and Follows all safety standards for patients, employees and visitors. Identifies and reports potential barriers for the safe provision of patient care and maintains a safe patient environment. Supports initiatives related to meeting OSHA and accreditation standards. Practices Radiation Safety according to the standards set by the Bureau of Radiation Control
Practices positive guest and peer relationships, supports and respects patient rights. Which includes but is not limited to: Informed Consent and Handles complaints
Responsible for personal growth and career development. Which includes but is not limited to: maintaining Licensure and Certifications, Annual competency assessment, Team work and effective communication
Participates in organizational improvement. Which includes: Performance Improvement Plan and PDCA