Nuclear Medicine Specialist PRN

Nuclear Medicine Specialist PRN/ Rotating Shift

Texas Health HEB’s Radiology Nuclear department is looking for a top skilled Nuclear Medicine Specialist. Is that you?

Work location: Texas Health HEB: 1600 Hospital Parkway Bedford, TX 76022

Work hours: PRN (As Needed) Rotating Shift; ability to perform on call is preferred

Department highlights:

• Full-service Radiology dept includes CT, Nuc Med, MRI, Ultrasound (OB/GYN, vascular and procedures included), Radiology (portables, Fluoro and OR)

• Fast- paced environment

• Team Oriented

• Diverse Team

• 1.5T magnet

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford is a 296-bed, acute-care facility serving Northeast Tarrant County since 1973. With more than 550 physicians on its medical staff, hospital services include outpatient surgery, women’s services, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a dedicated oncology unit and cardiac rehabilitation. Texas Health HEB recently received a dual accreditation as a Cycle IV Chest Pain Center and Heart Failure Center by the Society of Chest Pain Centers, is certified as a Primary Stroke Center and a designated "Baby Friendly" facility by WHO and UNICEF. Our location brings the best of suburban living, offering you the benefits of convenience and solid career opportunities.

Here’s What You Need

Education

• Other Graduate of an accredited school of radiologic technology or nuclear medicine required Or

• Associate's Degree preferred

Experience

• 2 years in nuclear medicine preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Nuclear Medicine upon hire required Or

• CNMT - Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist upon hire required And

• CMRT - Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist either by the TDH or TMB upon hire required And

• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required

What You Will Do

Imaging Procedures, Quality and Processing

• Explains procedures to patient or guardian / family member if applicable prior to exam

• Positions patient to correct anatomical area of interest

• Performs complex procedures including age related criteria and developmental considerations

• Adjusts technique parameters appropriately for age related factors

• Assists radiologist with complex and invasive procedures using aseptic technique

Patient Care

• Uses multidisciplinary, team-oriented actions

• Assesses and recognizes the patients emotional, physical, developmental, cognitive and psychosocial conditions

• Prepares room for examination (i.e. suction, oxygen, supplies)

• Checks physician orders and exam requisitions using time-out procedures

• Greets and acknowledges patient, using two forms of ID

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Adjusts technical factors

• Operates, cares for and maintains equipment

• Applies knowledge of physics and accessories

• Troubleshoots and properly documents equipment malfunction

• Maintains equipment and room to sanitary standards between patients (injectors, table tops, floors)

Professional Accountability and Partnership

• Maintains and enhances technical skills and technology advancement

• Attends departmental continuing education, meetings, and checks email in a timely manner

• Identifies, troubleshoots and initiates quality improvement

• Manages time and re-prioritizes as necessary

• Performs any assignment deemed necessary by supervisor

Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nuclear Medicine Specialist:

• You’ll enjoy top-notch benefits including 401(k) Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

• At Texas Health, our people make this a great place to work every day. Our inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture make Texas Health a great place to work.

• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

• Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits , Job Listings by Category , recent Awards we’ve won and more.

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