Full Time Nuclear Med Tech Full Time
About The Position
Peterson Health is seeking a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Kerrville, Texas. Working under the supervision of radiologists and the management team, the technologist acquires diagnostic images for interpretation using ALARA principles, injects and distributes nuclides to enhance anatomy, and assists with invasive procedures as requested. The position uses a Siemens Evo Symbia S. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with rotations of weekly and holiday call. Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization recognized for rural and community hospital care, nursing excellence, and its workplace culture.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine.
- ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification, Texas license, and BLS CPR.
- Entry-level experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, decision-making, and patient-care skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, imaging techniques, and radiation protection and safety.
- Knowledge of imaging physics and medical terminology.
- Ability to determine exposure factors that produce optimum images with minimal patient exposure.
- Ability to evaluate images for technique, positioning, and other related qualities.
- Ability to position patients and adjust equipment to produce optimum images.
- Ability to operate Nuclear Medicine equipment safely and efficiently.
- Veni-puncture skills and comprehensive knowledge of isotope handling and injection for patient exams.
- Ability to determine appropriate protocols for efficient production of optimum diagnostic images.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Medicine and Radiography.
- Multiple-modality registry from ARRT.
- More than one year of experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Responsibilities
- Acquire diagnostic images for interpretation using ALARA principles.
- Inject and distribute nuclides to enhance anatomy.
- Assist with invasive procedures as requested.
- Determine exposure factors and imaging protocols to produce optimum diagnostic images while minimizing patient exposure.
- Examine images to evaluate technique, positioning, and related qualities.
- Position patients and adjust equipment to produce desired images.
- Operate Nuclear Medicine equipment safely and efficiently.
- Handle and inject isotopes appropriately for patient exams.
- Adapt techniques as needed to develop improved practices and keep the department up to date.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus.
- Health insurance.
- 401(k).
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee education scholarships.
- Employee referral program.
- Merit increases.
- Free access to an onsite fitness facility.
- Great culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
