Full Time Nuclear Med Tech Full Time
Vibra Travels•Kerrville, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Peterson Health is seeking a full-time Nuclear Medicine Technologist in Kerrville, Texas. The position works Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with rotations of weekly and holiday call. 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 position uses a Siemens Evo Symbia S. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is currently offered.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nuclear Medicine.
- Entry-level experience as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
- ARRT (N) or NMTCB certification, Texas license, and BLS CPR.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, decision-making, and patient-care skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and radiation protection and safety.
- Knowledge of imaging physics and medical terminology.
- Ability to determine exposure factors to obtain optimum images with minimum patient exposure.
- Ability to evaluate images for technique, positioning, and other related qualities.
- Ability to position patients and adjust equipment to produce optimum images of the desired anatomy.
- Skill in safe and efficient operation of Nuclear Medicine equipment.
- Ability to adapt techniques and develop improved approaches to keep the department up to date.
- Venipuncture skills and comprehensive knowledge of isotope handling and injection for patient exams.
- Ability to determine appropriate protocols to obtain optimum diagnostic images efficiently.
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 for anatomy enhancement.
- Assist with invasive procedures as requested.
- Work under the supervision of radiologists and the management team.
Benefits
- 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
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
