PRN Nuclear Medicine Technologist
About The Position
At Memorial Hermann, the goal is to deliver high quality, efficient care and create exceptional experiences for the community, including employees. The organization values employees and believes that when they feel cared for, heard, and valued, they are inspired to exceed expectations, prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization, and efficiency. This position involves performing nuclear medicine exams to provide images of organs, evaluate body functions, and analyze biological specimens to assist physicians in patient diagnosis and treatment. The role contributes to the vision of creating healthier communities.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine Technology or Radiologic Technology.
- Certified in Basic or Advanced Life Support.
- Current license or temporary license by the Texas Medical Board (MRT).
- Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-N) or Certified by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
- If performing diagnostic CT, Registered CT Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT-CT) is also required.
- Ability to lift and/or maneuver patients in conjunction with others in order to perform job functions.
Responsibilities
- Performs nuclear medicine exams on patients: prepares patients for exam; explains procedure; prepares and administers radioactive isotopes in therapeutic, diagnostic, and tracer studies using a variety of radioisotope equipment; detects and maps radiopharmaceuticals in patient bodies using imaging equipment; ensures technical quality of the images; collects, prepares and analyzes biologic specimens; prepares data for interpretation.
- Enters and monitors patient data.
- Performs quality assurance on imaging equipment.
- May assist with initial and renewal application for ACR and other accreditation.
- Identifies and reports any accidents, complaints or equipment malfunction to department management.
- Takes emergency call within the department.
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
- Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
- Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
