Nuclear Medicine Technologist, 15K Bonus

UT Southwestern Medical Center•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Works under minimal supervision with physicians to perform nuclear medicine imaging exams and protocols, support accreditation and operations, and facilitate equipment maintenance. The technologist performs high-quality exams according to protocol, prepares and assists patients, documents imaging, and monitors equipment and quality control. The role also includes supporting students and new staff, coordinating workflow, participating in regulatory compliance, and carrying out other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nuclear medicine technology.
Hold CNMT certification through either the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB).
Hold CMRT certification from the Texas Department of Health.
Texas Medical Board (TMB) certification.
CPR/AED certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Two years of nuclear medicine experience; clinical training at UT Southwestern may be considered as experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean, orderly, and properly supplied work area; use hospital resources responsibly.
Check equipment and accessories, arrange repairs when needed, and perform quality control on assigned equipment.
Respond to procedural inquiries promptly and communicate shift-related equipment issues or pending exams to appropriate staff.
Contribute to equitable workload distribution and help schedule and coordinate exams.
Participate in learning experiences with students and new employees; as applicable, monitor and train students, assist with staff orientation, and lead technologists to ensure standards are followed.
Attend departmental and facility meetings and classes, complete required courses and modules on time, follow attendance and dress-code policies, and participate in regulatory compliance activities.
Verify patient identification, prepare and screen patients, explain procedures, assess their ability to tolerate exams, and attend to their physical well-being during dressing, transport, and positioning.
Evaluate patient history and symptoms against clinical criteria and maintain knowledge and skills to care for newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.
Verify requisitions and charts for valid orders, priority dates, physician notes, precautions, and consent forms.
Perform high-quality nuclear medicine examinations according to protocol and age-specific criteria, assisting physicians with additional imaging or biopsy procedures as needed.
Ensure images and records have complete patient identification and appropriate labels; complete exam charges and image documentation and forward them to the radiologist promptly.
Administer intravenous contrast injections as appropriate and observe patients for adverse reactions.
Participate in modality-specific quality assurance and quality control programs and accreditation processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

PPO medical plan available on day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage.
100% coverage for preventive healthcare with no copay.
Paid Time Off available on day one.
Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
Paid parental leave.
Wellness programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer.
On-site childcare.
Merit increases.