PRN Nuclear Med Technologist

Baylor Scott & White Health • Rowlett, TX

233d

About The Position

The Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NM Tech), under general supervision of a Radiologist, performs nuclear medicine procedures, PET, and theranostic procedures on ambulatory and hospital patients as requested by a physician or other licensed provider for the diagnosis of disease and injury in accordance with established protocols.

Requirements

• ARRT-N Nuclear Medicine Tech (ARRT-N) certification.
• Cert Nuclear Med Tech (CNMT): Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Nuclear Medicine - ARRT (N), or by the NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) as a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT).

Responsibilities

• Performs high quality nuclear medicine, PET, and theranostic procedures (planar, SPECT, and SPECT/CT), according to exam protocol, in a timely manner.
• Systematically evaluates the quality of imaging procedures and follows established standards and procedures.
• Maintains equipment by performing quality control (Q.C.) as required by imaging manufacturers, radiation materials license (RAM), or American College of Radiology (ACR).
• Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal operational capabilities of equipment.
• Communicates with patients to identify patient service requirements, ensure correct exam is performed, and establish rapport with patients and others.
• Instructs and communicates with patients and their family, in accordance with HIPAA, regarding the test to be performed and assesses patient's ability to tolerate exam.
• Explains the procedure thoroughly to put patients at ease.
• Protects patients and team members by adhering to safety requirements, infection-control, protocols, and techniques.
• Prepares patient and area for procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position.
• Safeguards patients, team members, and themselves by adhering to all radiation safety requirements, policies, protocols and techniques.
• Verifies that correct radioactive drug has been selected for the exam or treatment.
• Screens patients appropriately for pregnancy status prior to the start of the exam or treatment.
• Safely administers radiopharmaceuticals and adjunctive medications per protocol.
• Educates patients with radiation safety techniques pre and post exam or treatment.
• Safely follows radiation disposal guidelines.
• Reports issues to leadership or appropriate department.
• Assists the department in maintaining supplies inventory, ordering radiopharmaceuticals for patient care and Q.C.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues, nursing partners, medical staff, and Radiologists.
• Ensures an accurate transfer of patient images to the BSWH picture archiving and communication system (PACS) for clinical review and dictation by our physician partners.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals