Full Time Nuclear Med Tech Full Time

Vibra Travels•Ingram, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Peterson Health is seeking a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Kerrville, Texas. The technologist works under the supervision of radiologists and the management team to acquire diagnostic images for interpretation using ALARA principles, inject and distribute nuclides to enhance anatomy, and assist with invasive procedures as requested. The role uses a Siemens Evo Symbia S system. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with rotations of weekly and holiday call. An associate degree in Nuclear Medicine is required; a bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Medicine and Radiography is preferred. Required credentials are ARRT (N) or NMTCB, a Texas license, and BLS CPR. Entry-level experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist is required, and more than one year of experience is preferred.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine.
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 produce optimum images with minimum patient exposure.
Ability to examine images to evaluate techniques, positions, and other related qualities.
Ability to position patients and adjust equipment to produce the desired or optimum image of the desired anatomy.
Skill in safe and efficient operation of Nuclear Medicine equipment.
Ability to adapt standard techniques and develop improved techniques to keep the department up to date.
Venipuncture skills and comprehensive knowledge of proper isotope handling and injection for patient exams.
Ability to determine appropriate protocols to achieve optimum diagnostic images efficiently.
ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification, Texas license, and BLS CPR.
Entry-level experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.