Nuclear Medicine Technologist | ARA Midtown | Full-Time, Days

Radiology Partners • Austin, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist performs nuclear medicine and radiographic examinations and operates associated equipment in the assigned work area, following established protocols. The role includes positioning patients and equipment, selecting appropriate imaging techniques, processing and displaying nuclear medicine data across multiple workstation platforms, and reviewing the daily nuclear medicine schedule to identify potential conflicts and obtain required lab work and prior studies.

The technologist provides excellent patient care and service by explaining examinations, medications, radiation safety, and positioning; helping reduce patient anxiety and obtain cooperation; and tracking patients from the start of an exam through discharge. The position requires appropriate patient care, recognition of patient conditions relevant to successful procedures, proficient IV skills and EKG lead placement, and review of patient charts for exam orders and special instructions. The technologist also verifies that images, technical notes, and required documents are successfully transmitted to PACS.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nuclear Medicine program.
• ARRT (N) or NMTCB (CNMT) certification, CPR, BLS, MRT, and maintained CEU credits.
• Proficiency in venipuncture.
• Knowledge of cardiac EKG setup, quality assurance procedures for hot lab and imaging device maintenance, and the function and use of Siemens equipment.
• Ability to deal efficiently and courteously with clinical personnel and patients and establish effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS.

Responsibilities

• Perform nuclear medicine and radiographic examinations and operate equipment in the assigned work area according to established protocols.
• Position patients and equipment and select appropriate nuclear medicine and radiographic techniques.
• Process and display nuclear medicine data on multiple workstation platforms.
• Review the daily nuclear medicine schedule to address potential conflicts and obtain necessary lab work and prior studies.
• Explain exams, medications, radiation safety, and positioning to patients.
• Provide appropriate patient care, recognize conditions relevant to successful procedures, and help reduce patient anxiety and obtain patient cooperation.
• Track patients from exam start through discharge.
• Review patient charts for exam orders and special instructions in exam notes, appointment notes, or referral requests.
• Ensure images are sent to PACS and verify successful transmission of images, technical notes, and required documents.

Benefits

• A $10,000 sign-on bonus for new hires.
• Competitive benefits package with tiered options; eligibility starts the month after hire.
• Compensation reviews.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Flexible remote schedules.
• Generous PTO plans.
• Paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed