PET CT Nuc Med Tech

Baylor Scott & White Health•Austin, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

BSW Austin Oak Hill Medical Center is undergoing significant expansion, including the development of a new cardiac catheterization lab, expanded imaging services, a new breast imaging and mammography center, and campus-wide enhancements. To support this growth, we are hiring ahead of phased openings to build and prepare our teams. Start dates will vary by role and specialty as departments come online throughout 2026. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing program, helping shape workflows, build strong team culture, and support the launch of new services in a dynamic and evolving environment. The PET/CT Nuc Med Tech role will focus on Oncology and will require some cardiac experience, as the individual will be required to complete some cardiac studies. The typical work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM (Clinic Hours).

Requirements

Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine - ARRT (N).
Certified by the NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).
Demonstrates and maintains current knowledge, education, and skills for caring for newborn, pediatric, young adult, adult, and geriatric age groups.
Able to provide services timely, accurately, and cost-efficiently in compliance with established system and regulatory standards, policies and procedures.
Able to perform tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight.
Able to stay calm and helpful during stress. Takes reasonable steps to resolve issues.
Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service.
Remain professional, review patient satisfaction scores, and develop action plans when needed.
General computer skills, including Microsoft Office, information security, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Nice To Haves

Some cardiac experience (will be required to complete some studies).

Responsibilities

Performs nuclear medicine, PET, and theranostic procedures for ambulatory and hospital patients under the supervision of a Radiologist, as requested by a physician or licensed provider for diagnosing disease and injury.
Evaluates the quality of imaging procedures and follows established standards.
Maintains equipment by performing quality control as required by imaging manufacturers, RAM, or ACR.
Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment capabilities.
Communicates with patients to identify service needs, ensure the correct exam is performed, and establish rapport.
Instructs and communicates with patients and their family about the test, assessing their ability to tolerate the exam while following HIPAA.
Explains the procedure thoroughly to put patients at ease.
Protects patients and team members by following safety requirements, infection-control protocols, and techniques.
Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, and moving equipment into position.
Uses proper aseptic or sterile techniques when setting up and performing invasive procedures.
Maintains hand hygiene requirements.
Safeguards patients, team members, and themselves by following all radiation safety rules, policies, and techniques.
Verifies the correct radioactive drug for the exam or treatment.
Screens patients for pregnancy status before the exam or treatment.
Safely administers radiopharmaceuticals and medications per protocol.
Educates patients on radiation safety techniques before and after the exam or treatment.
Safely follows radiation disposal guidelines.
Reports issues to leadership or the appropriate department.
Assists in maintaining supplies inventory and ordering radiopharmaceuticals for patient care and Q.C.
Works with colleagues, nursing partners, medical staff, and Radiologists.
Ensures accurate transfer of patient images to the BSWH PACS for clinical review and dictation by physician partners.
Observes changes in patients' medical conditions and communicates them to nursing partners, physicians, and emergency teams.
Administers first aid and uses the emergency cart.
Serves as a trainer by providing quality education to new team members and students from BSW approved programs.
Adheres to policies, procedures, and workflows, including PACS, EMR, image exchange systems, modality worklist integrity, record management, and Biomedical services.